Boy
Greek
3 syllables
Evander
ih-VAN-der
/ɪˈvæn.dər/
"Good man" — a heroic name from Greek mythology carrying virtue, strength, and rare distinction
Evander comes from the Greek Euandros, meaning good man or strong man, from eu (good) and andros (man). In Roman mythology, Evander was an Arcadian hero who founded a city on the site of future Rome, making him a figure of civilizational importance. The name was used in Scotland as an anglicization of the Gaelic Iomhar. It is now rising as parents seek rare classical names.
Quick Facts
Letters7
SyllablesE · van · der
GenderBoy
OriginGreek
Root WordEuandros
MeaningGood man, strong man
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year2015
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayAugust 14
Nicknames
EvanVanAndy
About the Name Evander
Evander means good man or strong man, from the Greek Euandros combining eu (good) and andros (man).
Evander comes from Greek mythology — Evander was an Arcadian hero who founded a settlement on the site of future Rome.
Evander is uncommon but rising as parents seek rare, classical names. It is well known through boxer Evander Holyfield.
Evander James, Evander Cole, and Evander Grey are strong combinations that complement the name's heroic classical feel.
Evanders are associated with nobility, strength, and a heroic spirit — fitting for a name worn by legendary warriors and founders.
Evander is spelled E-V-A-N-D-E-R. There are no common alternate spellings.
Personality of Evander
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Evander
Creativity
76%
Elegance
84%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
82%
Strength
84%
Warmth
74%
Famous People Named Evander
E
Evander Holyfield
Four-time world heavyweight boxing champion known as The Real Deal
E
Evander (mythological)
Arcadian hero who founded a settlement on the Palatine Hill before Rome
E
Evander Kane
Canadian professional ice hockey player in the NHL
Middle Names for Evander
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Evander
Evander James
Evander Cole
Evander Reid
Evander Thomas
Evander Alexander
Evander Grey
Evander Caspian
Evander Wolf
Evander Stone
Evander Felix
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History of Evander
700 BC
Evander credited in Roman tradition as the founder of Pallanteum on the Palatine Hill
100
Virgil mentions Evander in the Aeneid as a helper to Aeneas
1985
Evander Holyfield begins his professional boxing career, bringing the name global attention
2015
Evander rises as parents discover rare classical names for boys
Numerology & Symbolism of Evander
6
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Aries
1
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Deep Red
💎
Lucky Stone
Garnet
🌸
Lucky Flower
Red Poppy
Evander Around the World
How Evander is written in different languages and scripts
إيفاندر
Arabic
エヴァンダー
Japanese
Эвандер
Russian
에반더
Korean
伊万德
Chinese
Εύανδρος
Greek
एवांडर
Hindi
אוונדר
Hebrew
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