Evaristo

Meaning of Evaristo

Evaristo is a masculine given name of Greek origin, rooted in the compound εὔ (eu), meaning "good", and ἀρέστης (arestes), "pleasing", which was Latinized as Evaristus and borne by Saint Evaristus, an early bishop of Rome circa 100–120 AD. Through its transmission into the Romance languages—particularly Italian, Spanish and Portuguese—it has acquired classical significance, and in Italian it is pronounced /e.va.ˈri.sto/ with antepenultimate stress. According to Social Security Administration newborn registration data for the United States, Evaristo consistently occupies a position near the fringe of the top 1,000 male names, registering sixteen occurrences (rank 908) in 2024 following minor annual fluctuations between ranks 800 and 930 since the early 2000s. Historically, individuals named Evaristo have distinguished themselves in disciplines such as engineering, literature and politics across Southern Europe and Latin America, thereby associating the name with cultural erudition, transatlantic heritage and rare distinction—qualities that may appeal to parents seeking both historical depth and distinctive character in their child’s name.