Evan: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity
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Evan is a frequently used boy name. Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Evan.
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Evan is a popular Welsh name meaning "the Lord is gracious." A version of the English name John, and the Spanish name Juan, Evan has Hebrew origins. The word evan means "rock" in Hebrew. Evan is also the shortened version of the Greek names Evangelos (meaning "good messenger") and Evander (meaning "good man").

When you imagine an Evan, they might be sporty, creative, clever, and funny. Perhaps you imagine someone "Godly," like Evan Almighty. The name Evan is not only classic but it's quite versatile.

How Popular Is the Name Evan?

The name Evan has been widely used in Wales since the 19th century. As a boy's name, Evan has been a consistent choice, growing in popularity over the years and ranking in the top 100 in 1983 (when it sat at 93rd place).

In 2009, Evan reached 35th on the charts, which was its peak position. As a girl's name, Evan is not particularly popular. It has never been in the top 100 names for girls and is considered a rare choice. In 2023, Evan ranked as the No. 137 boy's name in the US.

Name Variations

There are quite a few variations of the name Evan in other languages and countries, including:

Hans (German)

Ian (Scottish/Gaelic)

Iain (Scottish/Gaelic)

Ivan (Slavic)

Evander (Greek)

Evangelos (Greek)

Giovanni (Italian)

John (English)

Juan (Spanish)

Similar Names

Here are some names that have a similar vibe to Evan:

Aiden

Andrew

Braiden

Caleb

Cole

Ethan

Gabe

Gavin

Jaden

Landon

Liam

Nathan

Owen

Zach

Here are some other Welsh baby names:

Aled

Cai

Cain

Dafydd

Daryn

Dylan

Elis

Gareth

Maddox

Owen

Reece

Tomos

Trenton

Tristan

Other names that start with "E" include:

Earl

Eddie

Eden

Edward

Eldon

Elijah

Elliot

Elroy

Elvin

Emmitt

Emory

Enrique

Eric

Ezra

Suggested Sibling Names

Potential sibling names for baby Evan could be:

Audrey

Ava

Baxter

Cali

Charlie

Conner

Cora

Daniel

Ella

Eliza

Everleigh

Hannah

Henry

Jacob

Jared

Nadia

Margo

Famous People Named Evan