Evan is a popular Welsh name with Hebrew origins, meaning "the Lord is gracious". It is derived from 'Irfan,' a Welsh variant of the name John, and shares similarities with names like Ian, Ivan, and Juan in different languages. In addition to its Welsh origins, Evan can also be a shortened form of Greek names such as Evangelos, meaning "good messenger," and Evander, meaning "good man". The name Evan has various meanings, including "God is gracious," "born of yew," and "youth". It is predominantly used as a masculine name but has also been characterized as a gender-neutral name. The name Evan has gained popularity in recent years, with famous people named Evan including wrestler Evan Bourne, actor Evan Peters, basketball player Evan Turner, and CEO Evan Williams.
