Evangelos Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eh-VAHN-gel-os /ɛˈvæn.dʒɛ.los/
Origin: Greek
Meaning: good news; bearer of good news
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Evangelos has its roots in the Greek language, deriving from the word "euangelion," which means "good news" or "gospel." This term is composed of the prefix "eu-" meaning "good" and "angelos," meaning "messenger" or "angel." The name thus carries the connotation of a bearer of good tidings. The transition of the name into English occurred through the influence of the Greek language on early Christian texts, particularly during the spread of Christianity in the first few centuries CE, when the New Testament was translated into various languages, including Latin and later into Old French and Middle English.
Historically, the name Evangelos has been associated with various saints and ecclesiastical figures. One notable example is Saint Evangelos, a lesser-known saint in the Christian tradition, who is venerated in certain Orthodox Christian communities.
The name also appears in the context of the Evangelists, the authors of the four Gospels in the New Testament—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—who are often referred to as the bearers of the Christian message. The term "Evangelist" itself is derived from the same Greek root, emphasizing the name's deep ties to Christian theology and the dissemination of religious teachings.
Culturally, the name Evangelos has been embraced in various forms across different regions, particularly in Greece and among Greek communities worldwide. It symbolizes a connection to the Christian faith and the tradition of spreading positive messages.
The name may also be found in diminutive forms such as Vangelis, which reflects a common practice in Greek naming conventions to create affectionate or familiar variants. Overall, Evangelos embodies a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its etymological origins and its association with pivotal figures in Christian history.
Famous people named Evangelos
In this section, you will find notable people named Evangelos. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Evangelos who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Evangelos Zappas is a philanthropist best known for founding the modern Olympic Games in Greece, establishing the Zappas Olympics, and supporting various educational initiatives.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Evangelos was first seen in the United States in 1922.
Evangelos has ranked as high as #1316 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, and California.
In the past 5 years the name Evangelos has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Evangelos is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Evangelos was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Evangelos (2017)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Evangelos.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1976 | 22 |
| 1975 | 25 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1970 | 23 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1922 | 5 |