US Popularity:251
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.
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Famous People Named Evan

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  • Evan Bourne
    Wrestler
  • Evan Peters
    Actor
  • Evan Turner
    Basketball Player
  • Evan Williams
    CEO Twitter

Common Nicknames for Evan

What’s not to like about the name Evan? We love that it has super-sweet nicknames—and you can find them all below! Whether you’re searching for something soft or playful—or just plain adorable!—you’re going to love the nickname ideas we’ve rounded up for your little one. Take a look at our list of some of the common and cute alternatives for Evan

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 #251 in U.S. births
Boy:Evan is currently #143 in U.S. births
Girl:Evan is currently #2775 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#2775
in 2024
- 100
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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