Evander is a

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given name. It is an anglicization of the Greek name Εὔανδρος (lit. "good man", Latinized ''Evandrus''). It has also been adopted as an anglicization of the Gaelic name Ìomhar (the Gaelic variant of the name Ivor). Evandro is the Italian, Portuguese and Spanish version. People and mythological figures named Evander include:

Ancient world

Evander (mythology) In Greek and Roman mythology, Evander (Ancient Greek: Εὔανδρος ''Euandros'' means "abounding in good men and true") may refer to three distinct characters: * Evander, a Lycian king who succeeded his father Sarpedon, son of Zeus and Europ ...

, three figures in Greek or Roman mythology *

Evander (philosopher) Evander (or Euander) (), born in Phocis or Phocaea, was the pupil and successor of Lacydes, and was joint leader ( scholarch) of the Academy at Athens together with Telecles. In the final ten years of Lacydes' life (c. 215-c. 205), Evander and Tel ...

(3rd century–2nd century BC), Greek philosopher and joint leader of the Platonic Academy at Athens with Telecles *

Evander of Beroea Evander (Greek: ) son of Evander from Beroea was a Roman-era Macedonian sculptor of the 1st century AD. A well-preserved relief of the Flavian period, was signed by him. Two other signatures of Evander are also found in Lete and Larissa.IG IX,2 ...

, first century sculptor

Modern era

Evander (footballer) Evander da Silva Ferreira (born 9 June 1998), commonly known as Evander, is a Brazilian professional association football, footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Major League Soccer club FC Cincinnati. Club career Vasco da Gama Ev ...

(born 1998), Evander da Silva Ferreira, Brazilian footballer *

Evander Holyfield Evander Holyfield (born October 19, 1962) is an American former professional boxer who competed between 1984 and 2011. He reigned as the undisputed championship (boxing), undisputed champion in the cruiserweight (boxing), cruiserweight division ...

(born 1962), American retired world champion heavyweight boxer * Evander

Ziggy Hood Evander Ja Mel "Ziggy" Hood (born February 16, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Missouri Tigers, and was selected by t ...

(born 1987), American National Football League player *

Evander Kane Evander Frank Kane (born August 2, 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey Winger (ice hockey), winger for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Atlanta Thrashers, Winnipeg Jets, Buffalo Sabres, and San ...

(born 1991), Canadian National Hockey League player *

Evander M. Law Evander McIver Law (August 7, 1836 – October 31, 1920) was an author, teacher, and a Confederate States Army, Confederate general in the American Civil War. Early life Law was born in Darlington, South Carolina. His grandfather and his two ...

(1836–1920), American Civil War Confederate general * Evander Bradley McGilvary (1864-1953), American philosophical scholar * Evander McNair (1820–1902), American Civil War Confederate brigadier general *

Evander Shapard Lieutenant Evander Shapard was a World War I flying ace from the United States serving in the Royal Air Force and credited with six aerial victories. Biography The son of Emma Frierson (Lipscomb) and Evander Shapard,Sr.Nashville Tennessean; April ...

(1897-1977), American World War I flying ace *

Evander Sno Evander Sno (born 9 April 1987) is a Dutch football coach and former player. He played as a defensive midfielder. During his active career, Sno played for numerous clubs in his native Netherlands, but also had spells in Scotland with Celtic and ...

(born 1987), Dutch footballer *

Evander Berry Wall Evander Berry Wall (January 14, 1861 – May 4, 1940) was a New York City socialite and later an American expatriate in France during the Belle Époque and beyond. He was famous for his extravagantly refined look and was crowned "King of the Dud ...

(1860–1940), New York City socialite and later American expatriate in France {{given name Masculine given names English masculine given names