What does Evander mean?
Evander means “good man” in Greek.
What does Orion mean?
Orion is the great hunter of Greek myth, set among the stars as a constellation.
Evander vs Orion
Which is more popular?
Orion is more popular than Evander today: about 1,012 US babies were given the name Orion in 2025, compared with 389 named Evander.
| Evander | Orion | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Good man | Hunter |
| Origin | Greek | Greek |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | ee-VAN-der | oh-RY-un |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1888 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2025 (389) | 2018 (1,152) |
| In 2025 | 389 | 1,012 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Evander
Orion
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Evander | Orion |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,870 | 6,039 |
| 2010s | 1,108 | 8,595 |
| 2000s | 309 | 4,367 |
| 1990s | 400 | 1,852 |
| 1980s | 95 | 733 |
| 1970s | 28 | 500 |
| 1960s | 44 | 82 |
| 1950s | 72 | 84 |
| 1940s | 54 | 121 |
| 1930s | 54 | 154 |
| 1920s | 83 | 281 |
| 1910s | 66 | 192 |
| 1900s | 0 | 37 |
| 1890s | 12 | 49 |
| 1880s | 5 | 34 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Evander or Orion more popular?
Orion is more popular than Evander today: about 1,012 US babies were given the name Orion in 2025, compared with 389 named Evander.
What is the difference between Evander and Orion?
Evander means Good man (Greek origin), while Orion means Hunter (Greek origin).
Which name is older, Evander or Orion?
In US records, Evander first appears in 1888 and Orion in 1880, so Orion has the longer recorded history.