Evan: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: e-hva-hn
Origin: Wales
gender-male

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Europe
Meaning: The Lord is gracious

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.

Evan Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Evan is currently #349 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Evan is currently #349 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Evan is currently #346 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Evan is currently #346 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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