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    Evander

    eh-VAN-der

    Greek/Scottish
    Boy
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Good man; Strong man
    Origin
    Greek/Scottish
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Evander does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Good man; Strong man", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Evander.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1890s (0.001% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    Evander brings forth good — the heart's treasure overflowing, doing justly, loving mercy, walking humbly, the good man whose strength is goodness.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Matthew 12:35

      "A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things."

    • Micah 6:8

      "He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly."

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