Meaning: Good man; a separate Scottish route also exists
The story
The classical Evander comes from Greek elements for good and man and names a hero in Roman tradition. A separate Scottish use represents Iomhar, so its meaning depends on the naming route.
Nicknames
- Van
- Evan
- Ev
Spellings & variants
- Evandro
- Euandros
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Evander comes from Greek.
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