"A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things."
Christian Name · Greek/Scottish Origin
Evander Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Evander
boy
Evander means "Good man; Strong man", a boy's name of Greek/Scottish origin. The name Evander does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Evander brings forth good — the heart's treasure overflowing, doing justly, loving mercy, walking humbly, the good man whose strength is goodness.
Is Evander 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.
Pronunciation:/eh-VAN-der/
OriginGreek/Scottish
MeaningGood man; Strong man
What does Evander mean?
Evander is a boy name of Greek/Scottish origin meaning "Good man; Strong man". Evander is the good and strong man. 'A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things.' Evander's strength is the treasure stored in his heart.
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What does Evander mean in the Bible?
Evander means "Good man; Strong man" and is a name of Greek/Scottish origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Evander is the good and strong man. 'A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things.' Evander's strength is the treasure stored in his heart.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Evander?
Evander is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Good man; Strong man" — not because Scripture names anyone Evander.
"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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What are the variants and nicknames of Evander?
Evander has 2 recorded variants, short forms, and translations across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Evander?
Evander is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Evander?
Evander brings forth good — the heart's treasure overflowing, doing justly, loving mercy, walking humbly, the good man whose strength is goodness.
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Names that pair well with Evander
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Eloise
girl
"Healthy; Wide; Famous warrior"
Evander & Eloise
Eloise
girl
"Healthy; Wide; Famous warrior"
Evander & Eloise
Marcella
girl
"Warlike; Dedicated to Mars; Strong"
Evander & Marcella
Valencia
girl
"Brave; Strong; Vigorous"
Evander & Valencia
Victoria
girl
"Victory; Conqueror"
Evander & Victoria
Abigail
girl
"Father of joy"
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Evander name meaning: frequently asked questions
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.
Evander means "Good man; Strong man." It is a Greek/Scottish name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Good man; Strong man" — runs right through the Bible.
Greek/Scottish. Evander comes into English from Greek/Scottish and carries the sense "Good man; Strong man." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Evander
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Evander?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Evander?
You can read every verse where Evander appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.