Evan
e-van
US Popularity:246
Origin:Welsh
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
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- Evan BourneWrestler
- Evan PetersActor
- Evan TurnerBasketball Player
- Evan WilliamsCEO 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
Sources
Ancestry, Evan Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, Evan, August 2023
Online Etymology Dictionary, John, August 2020
Forebears, Evan
Behind the Name, Eoghan, June 2023
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