Evander Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Evander is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Evander?
Evander is spelled E-V-A-N-D-E-R. The name has 7 letters.
Evander at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Evander is commonly understood to mean “good man” or “strong man,” derived from Greek roots “eu-” meaning good and “-ander” meaning man.
- Origin
- Evander is a name associated with ancient Greek mythology and literature where it relates to a figure regarded as wise and heroic.
- Pronunciation
- ee-VAN-der · 3 syllables
Evander Popularity in 2025
Rank#698
Recorded Births389
- Boys usage rose 70 places to #698 and recorded 59 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Evander Mean?
Evander is commonly understood to mean “good man” or “strong man,” derived from Greek roots “eu-” meaning good and “-ander” meaning man.
Origin: Evander is a name associated with ancient Greek mythology and literature where it relates to a figure regarded as wise and heroic.
How Do You Pronounce Evander?
Pronunciationee-VAN-der
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Evander?
- History
- The name Evander is linked to a mythological figure noted in classical sources for introducing aspects of civilization to Italy. Its use as a given name exists in various cultures.
Evander Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 389 | #698 |
| 2024 | Boys | 330 | #768 |
| 2023 | Boys | 325 | #779 |
| 2022 | Boys | 303 | #817 |
| 2021 | Boys | 330 | #759 |
| 2020 | Boys | 193 | #1,046 |
| 2019 | Boys | 178 | #1,107 |
| 2018 | Boys | 192 | #1,056 |
| 2017 | Boys | 162 | #1,159 |
| 2016 | Boys | 117 | #1,467 |
| 2015 | Boys | 99 | #1,613 |
| 2014 | Boys | 93 | #1,657 |
| 2013 | Boys | 75 | #1,878 |
| 2012 | Boys | 82 | #1,799 |
| 2011 | Boys | 58 | #2,232 |
| 2010 | Boys | 52 | #2,402 |
| 2009 | Boys | 44 | #2,753 |
| 2008 | Boys | 40 | #2,946 |
| 2007 | Boys | 41 | #2,868 |
| 2006 | Boys | 45 | #2,621 |
| 2005 | Boys | 31 | #3,241 |
| 2004 | Boys | 20 | #4,264 |
| 2003 | Boys | 32 | #2,993 |
| 2002 | Boys | 20 | #4,044 |
When Was Evander Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
389 recorded births
National rank #698
2024 · Boys
330 recorded births
National rank #768
2021 · Boys
330 recorded births
National rank #759
2023 · Boys
325 recorded births
National rank #779
Where Evander Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ID | #377 | 6 |
| KS | #428 | 8 |
| MI | #461 | 18 |
| CO | #468 | 12 |
| MN | #511 | 10 |
| WA | #529 | 13 |
| TN | #551 | 13 |
| SC | #552 | 8 |