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What is the Meaning of the Name Evan?

By Emma DaviesPublished on Nov 21, 2023 Reviewed by Elisha Baba
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Evan: What is the meaning of the name?
What is the Meaning of the Name Evan?
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Evan: What is the meaning of the name?

Evan is a popular name with its origins deeply rooted in Welsh, Hebrew, and Greek history. Derived from the Hebrew name “John” or “Yochanan”, Evan means “the Lord is gracious”.

The name Evan can also be translated from Hebrew to mean “rock” and is used as a shortened version of the Greek names Evangelos which means “good messenger” and Evander which means “good man”. This timeless name is a reflection of divine favor and kindness, making it a common choice across different cultures and regions.

Evan:
 What is the meaning of the name?
  • Name Origin: Welsh
  • Pronunciation: EH-v-uhn
  • Gender: Most often used as a boy’s name.

How Popular is the Name Evan? 

Evan has been a popular name in Wales since the Middle Ages. It was even used over the border in the neighboring English counties.

Although Evan is a popular name, it has not been overused. According to the Social Security Administration data, it remained in the top 100 names until 2020 when it fell to a ranking of 105.

Name Variations

Name Meaning Origin
Ewan Born of yew; God is gracious Scottish
Ifan God is gracious Scottish
Ivano God is gracious Slavic
Ivan Yew French
Javan Ionian Hebrew
John God is gracious Hebrew
Owen Noble born Welsh

Other Amazing Welsh Boy Names

Name Meaning
Adain Someone who has wings
Aeron Berry
Bedwyr Name from Arthurian legend
Cai To rejoice
Dafydd Beloved
Gethin Strong Lord
Harri Leader of the army

Alternative Boy Names Starting with ‘E’

Name Meaning Origin
Eamon Wealthy protector Irish
Earl Nobleman, warrior, prince Anglo Saxon
Ebenezer Stone of help Hebrew
Eden Paradise Hebrew
Edgar Wealthy spear Old English
Edison Son of Edward English
Egan Fire Irish

Famous People Named Evan

  • Evan Thomas Peters – American actor.
  • Evan Handler – American Actor.
  • Evan Sanders – Indonesian actor and singer.
  • Evan Rachel Wood –  American actress.
  • Evan Dando – American musician and frontman of the Lemonheads.

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