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Evaristo Pronunciation

Evaristo is pronounced eh-vah-REE-stoh /ˌɛ.vɑˈri.stoʊ/Medium

Meaning: Spanish/Italian form of Evaristus — from Greek euarestos, 'well-pleasing, agreeable, excellent'Medium

In 30 seconds: Well-pleasing: Evaristo is the Spanish Evaristus — 'well-pleasing, excellent'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eh-vah-REE-stoh').

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningSpanish/Italian form of Evaristus — from Greek euarestos, 'well-pleasing, agreeable, excellent'

U.S. rank (2024)#5716 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1971

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,880

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Evaristo is the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Evaristus — from Greek euarestos, 'well-pleasing, agreeable, excellent' (eu, 'good, well', plus arestos, 'pleasing'). Borne by Pope St Evaristus, an early bishop of Rome. A lyrical, classic name across the Latin world (said 'eh-vah-REE-stoh'; nickname Eva, Risto).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino and Italian families. Rare, well-pleasing at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Evaristus means 'well-pleasing, agreeable, excellent' (Greek euarestos) — Evaristo is the Spanish and Italian form, lyrical and classic (borne by an early pope and saint; said 'eh-vah-REE-stoh').

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Behind the Name — Evaristo — root etymology

Variations

EvaristusEvaristEvaristos

Nicknames

Risto

Themes & Styles

Greek Spanish Italian Saint

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Evaristo?

Evaristo is pronounced eh-vah-REE-stoh (/ˌɛ.vɑˈri.stoʊ/). Press play above to hear Evaristo said aloud.

How do you say Evaristo?

Evaristo is said eh-vah-REE-stoh (/ˌɛ.vɑˈri.stoʊ/). Press play above to hear Evaristo said aloud.

What does the name Evaristo mean?

Evaristo is the Spanish Evaristus — Greek 'well-pleasing, agreeable, excellent'.

Is Evaristo a boy or girl name?

Evaristo is a boy's name.

How popular is Evaristo?

Evaristo is a rare name in the U.S.