Evander
Evander is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Good man or strong man.
Origin and history
Evander is a name of ancient Greek origin, traditionally interpreted as meaning 'good man'. In Roman mythology, Evander was a culture hero who brought Greek pantheon and alphabet to Latium. The name has seen a notable resurgence in contemporary U.S. usage.
Popularity in the United States
4,200 babies in the United States have been named Evander since 1880. It ranks #1934 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #757.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
- FL (6 %)
- PA (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 12 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 66 |
| 1920-1930 | 83 |
| 1930-1940 | 54 |
| 1940-1950 | 54 |
| 1950-1960 | 72 |
| 1960-1970 | 44 |
| 1970-1980 | 28 |
| 1980-1990 | 95 |
| 1990-2000 | 400 |
| 2000-2010 | 309 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,108 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,870 |
Famous people named Evander
- Evander Holyfield: Boxer, Athlete
- Evander Kane: Ice Hockey Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Evan, Van
Fun facts
- In Virgil's Aeneid, Evander is the wise king of Pallantium who assists Aeneas in his war against Turnus.
- The name has gained significant popularity in the United States since 2020.