Boy name · Greek
Evander
“good man; bow-warrior”
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Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Evander.
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About the name
Evander is two names wearing one spelling. The Greek Euandros is eu (good) plus aner (man); the Scottish Evander is an anglicisation of Gaelic Iomhar, itself from Norse Ivar, bow-warrior. They are unrelated and both correct.
In Virgil, Evander is the Arcadian king who settles on the Palatine Hill and hosts Aeneas, making him the mythological founder of the site of Rome. Evander Holyfield is the other association. It sits at number 698 in the US.
Van is the short form worth having; Evan is a separate name. Three syllables want one or two (Evander Cole, Evander Wilde). On our vibe map it is Mythological with Dark Academia weight.
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Is Evander a boy or girl name?
Evander is traditionally a boy name of Greek origin.
What does the name Evander mean?
Evander means “good man; bow-warrior” of Greek origin. Evander is two names wearing one spelling. The Greek Euandros is eu (good) plus aner (man); the Scottish Evander is an anglicisation of Gaelic Iomhar, itself from Norse Ivar, bow-warrior. They are unrelated and both correct.
Where does the name Evander come from?
Evander is Greek in origin. In Virgil, Evander is the Arcadian king who settles on the Palatine Hill and hosts Aeneas, making him the mythological founder of the site of Rome. Evander Holyfield is the other association. It sits at number 698 in the US.
What are common nicknames for Evander?
Evan and Van — the short-forms parents most often use for Evander.
How popular is Evander?
Evander did not make the top 1,000 boys' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
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