“The name 'Evangel' means "good news" or "gospel," derived from the Greek *euangelion* (εὐαγγέλιον), combining *eu* ("good") and *angelos* ("messenger").”
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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Rare
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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#11,149
TrendVintage
Peak year2007
Syllables3
OriginGreek
LanguageGreek
CultureChristian
ReligionChristianity
Letters7
Numerology3 Chaldean 1
Global rank#43,073
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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Evangel
The name 'Evangel' means "good news" or "gospel," derived from the Greek *euangelion* (εὐαγγέλιον), combining *eu* ("good") and *angelos* ("messenger").
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Etymology
The name 'Evangel' means "good news" or "gospel," derived from the Greek *euangelion* (εὐαγγέλιον), combining *eu* ("good") and *angelos* ("messenger"). It is primarily used in Christian cultures, particularly in Greek and English-speaking contexts, as a rare given name or surname, with historical ties to the New Testament's proclamation of Jesus Christ.
Evangel currently ranks #11,149 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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