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At a Glance: Name: Evander – Meaning: good man – Origin: Greek – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: ih-VAN-der
Evander is pronounced ih-VAN-der (IPA /ɪˈvændər/) and comes from Greek, combining eu ("good") and andros ("man") to mean "good man." You may see sites add a Gaelic "bow warrior" meaning, but that part isn't supported — the confirmed root is Greek only. If you're drawn to a name with a clear, documented meaning behind it, this is one to consider.
Meaning & Origin of Evander
Meaning: Good man.
Origin: Greek.
A common claim: Evander is said to mean 'good man', with some sites adding a Gaelic 'bow warrior' sense. Actually: The 'bow warrior'/Gaelic gloss is an unsupported later addition; the confirmed root is Greek (eu 'good' + andros 'man'), with no genuine Gaelic component.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Evander
Phonetic: ih-VAN-der IPA: /ɪˈvændər/
Popularity of Evander
Evander peaked at #761 in 2021 with 330 babies given the name, and by 2024 it sat at #771 with 327 babies — essentially holding steady rather than surging or fading, based on Social Security data spanning 1888-2024.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1888–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Evander mean?
Good man. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Evander)
How do you pronounce Evander?
Evander is pronounced ih-VAN-der (IPA: /ɪˈvændər/).
Is Evander a popular name right now?
Evander is near its all-time peak (#761 in 2021), ranked #771 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1888–2024.)
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