US Popularity:246
Origin:Welsh
Other Origin(s):Irish, Celtic, Hebrew
Meaning:God is gracious; Born of yew; Youth
With Welsh origins, Evan is a gender-neutral name with Irish and Hebrew connections that means "God is gracious," "born of yew," and "youth." Evan is a traditional and timeless Welsh name and is the language's version of John. On trips to the beautiful country of Wales, chances are that you'll meet a few friendly Evans. But maybe more interestingly, Evan charts highly for baby boy names in France which proves the name is capable of blending into different cultures. Whether you're a fan of unisex names or want to honor a Welsh relative, Evan is a great choice.

Famous People Named Evan

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Evan Bourne
    Wrestler
  • Evan Peters
    Actor
  • Evan Turner
    Basketball Player
  • Evan Williams
    CEO Twitter

Common Nicknames for Evan

Nothing is really quite as cute as baby—but the perfect nickname comes close. From the catchy to the cool, the options for Evan are so sweet you just can’t help but say, “awww!” And we’ve rounded them up for you and your adorable baby below.

How Popular Is The Name Evan?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Evan is currently #143 on The Bump
Boy:Evan is currently #87 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Evan is currently #99 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Evan is currently #246 in U.S. births
Boy:Evan is currently #137 in U.S. births
Girl:Evan is currently #2675 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#2675
in 2023
- 399
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
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