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Evangelos

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-VAN-geh-los /ɛˈvæn.ɡɛ.lɒs/Medium

Meaning: From Greek evangelos, 'good news; a bringer of good news; the gospel' (eu, 'good', plus angelos, 'a messenger')Low

In 30 seconds: Good news; a bearer of good news: Evangelos is Greek. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eh-VAN-geh-los').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom Greek evangelos, 'good news; a bringer of good news; the gospel' (eu, 'good', plus angelos, 'a messenger')
U.S. rank (2024)#6939 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,151

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019222024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Evangelos comes from Greek evangelos, 'good news; a bringer of good news; the gospel' (eu, 'good', plus angelos, 'a messenger'; the root of 'evangelist'). A lyrical, classic Greek name (said 'eh-VAN-geh-los'; nickname Vangelis).

In the U.S. it appears in Greek families. Rare, good-news at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Evangelos joins the Greek eu, 'good', with angelos, 'a messenger' — 'good news; a bearer of good news' (the root of 'evangelist' and 'gospel') — a lyrical, classic Greek name (said 'eh-VAN-geh-los').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Evangelos — Greek etymology

Variations

VangelisEvangelo

Nicknames

Vangelis

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Evangelos mean?

Evangelos is Greek for 'good news; a bringer of good news' (eu, 'good', plus angelos, 'a messenger').

How do you pronounce Evangelos?

It's said eh-VAN-geh-los /ɛˈvæn.ɡɛ.lɒs/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Evangelos a boy or girl name?

Evangelos is a boy's name.

How popular is Evangelos?

Evangelos is a rare name in the U.S.

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