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Evander

Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Evander: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2025.

Evander comes from the Greek Εὔανδρος (Euandros), meaning “good man”—a blend of eu (good) and aner (man). In Roman mythology, Evander was a Greek hero who founded the settlement of Pallantium on the future site of Rome, making the name quietly classical. Its most famous modern bearer is Evander Holyfield, the world heavyweight boxing champion who won the title four times

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20254 babies
Latest (2025)
#6474 babies
Total births
4since 2025
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2025 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).