Evangelos
Evangelos is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bringer of good news, messenger of good tidings.
Origin and history
Evangelos is a traditional Greek name derived from Greek words meaning bringing good news or messenger of good news. It has a long history in Greece and eastern Mediterranean communities, often associated with religious and cultural traditions. In the United States, it remains a rare given name primarily used within families of Greek heritage.
Popularity in the United States
1,162 babies in the United States have been named Evangelos since 1880. It ranks #3532 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1842.
States where it is most popular
- NY (88.7 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
- MA (4.3 %)
- CA (2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 21 |
| 1930-1940 | 16 |
| 1940-1950 | 8 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 60 |
| 1970-1980 | 171 |
| 1980-1990 | 160 |
| 1990-2000 | 173 |
| 2000-2010 | 253 |
| 2010-2019 | 209 |
| 2020-2029 | 85 |
Famous people named Evangelos
- Evangelos Venizelos: Politician, Lawyer
- Evangelos Marinakis: Businessman, Sports Executive
Nicknames
Evan, Vangelis, Vanghelis, Angelo
Fun facts
- The name shares the same ancient Greek root as the words evangelist and gospel.
- Famous Greek composer Vangelis was born Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou.