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