Evan
e-van
US Popularity:225
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
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Evan Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Evan is currently #185 on The Bump
Boy:Evan is currently #139 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Evan is currently #106 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Evan is currently #225 in U.S. births
Boy:Evan is currently #226 in U.S. births
Girl:Evan is currently #4293 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#4293
in 2022
- 407
from 2021
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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