Evander
A boys’ name of Greek origin, meaning strong man; good man.
Babies a year
30
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
#698
up from #771
UK popularity
#1007
30 babies
How Evander has moved
View as table
| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2021 | #765 |
| 2022 | #823 |
| 2023 | #780 |
| 2024 | #771 |
| 2025 | #698 |
Evander by the numbers
In 2025, 30 babies in England and Wales were named Evander. In the US, 161 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.
Its best year in America so far is the most recent one on record, which means it was still climbing when the records end.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Evander. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Other names that mean strength
Like Evander, each of these has strength in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 in the US (2017)
- Williamresolute protector14,922 in the US (2017)
- Ethanstrong, enduring12,398 in the US (2017)
- GabrielGod is my strength9,110 in the US (2017)
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Evander
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