Evander

Evander is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 327 boys in the United States.

Evander at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Evander

Evander belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Evander first appears in Social Security records in 1888. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #761 in 2021, and in 2024 327 babies received the name — 3,808 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Evander in US records

First recorded (US)
1888
Best US rank
#761 in 2021
Peak year
2021
Babies named Evander in 2024
327
Total since 1880
3,808

Evander in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1007 in 2025
Babies named Evander in 2025
30
Total since 1996
249

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Evander mean?

The meaning of Evander is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Evander a boy or girl name?

Evander is a boy name. In 2024, 327 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Evander?

Evander comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Evander?

Evander first appears in US records in 1888. Its best-ever ranking was #761 in 2021, and 327 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].