Evan name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 15th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Hebrew and Celtic

Usage: English, Slavic, Welsh, Scottish, Icelandic, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Evan

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Meaning: Right Handed, Young Warrior, Yahweh is Gracious and God is Merciful

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What does Evan mean?
Variations of Evan
Nicknames for Evan
How popular is Evan?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Evan
Sibling Names for Evan
Famous People Named Evan
Lists having Evan

What does Evan mean?

The name Evan is of Welsh origin, and it means "youth" or "healthy". The name Evan has been around for centuries, and it was originally a diminutive form of the name John.

The name John was derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, which means "God is gracious". The name Evan was first used in the Middle Ages, and it became popular in the United Kingdom in the 18th century.

Evan is a popular Welsh baby name, and it ranked in at #116 in 2021.

There are many famous people named Evan, including:

-Evanescence singer Amy Lee
-Actor Evan Rachel Wood
-Character actor Evan Peters
-Professional skateboarder Evan Smith
-Rapper and producer Eve

Evan is a unisex name that can be used for either boys or girls.

It has Hebrew origins and means "God is good."

Overall, the baby name Evan is a great choice because it is unique, but not too out there; it has a strong meaning behind it; and it can be used for both a girl or a boy.

With so many great things going for it, it's no wonder that the name Evan is becoming more popular each year. So if you're looking for something different for your baby, but not too different, consider the name Evan.

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How do I pronounce Evan?

e-van is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Evan.

Variants of Evan

Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Eavan, Eoghan, John, Evanna, Johannes, Dejohn, Gianni, Jackie, Yanis, Aaronjohn, John Paul, Evanjames, Johanna, Ivan, Ifan, Ewan, Jeanne, Hansi, Jona, Iwan, Eyvan, Iefan, Eugene, Ireland, Eugen, Euen

Nicknames for Evan

The name Evan is already a short name but there are some nicknames to go along with it:

Names that rhyme with Evan

How popular is the name Evan?

Evan was an extremely popular name in United States. Over 270742 babies have been given the moniker in 228 years. At its zenith in 2009, it ranked 35th when 10288 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 228 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still going strong on charts. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 50 baby names 10 times Also, Evan was a popular name in England and Wales.

Over 12603 babies have been named Evan since 1996. When at its peak in 2009, the moniker grabbed the 70th spot and 973 baby boys were given the name. However after 39 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still performing better than most of the names.

Additionally, the given name has been in the top 100 baby names 10 times Also, Evan was among the popular names in France. Since emerging in 1953 around 41478 babies have been given the first name.

At the peak of its usage in 2010, it ranked 19th when 3131 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. However after 45 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still performing better than most of the names.

Additionally, the name has been in the top 50 baby names 14 times

In Ireland, Evan was once a common name since emerging in 1972 it has been given to over 6913 babies.

At the peak of its usage in 2007,. However after 44 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still going strong. Also, A common name in Switzerland having over 996 recievers in 15 years of usage.

At its zenith in 2010, the moniker grabbed the 66th spot and 117 baby boys were given the name. Also, Evan is common in Netherlands where over 446 new-borns have been given the name since 2015.

Currently the name is rising, in 2016, 102 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 163rd position. Also, Evan used to be a common name in New South Wales, first appeared in 1984 and over 110 babies have been given the name in 1 years.

At its zenith in 1984,. After 1 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Evan is a familiar baby name in Belgium, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

In 2008, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 178 on boy names chart when 73 babies were given the name Evan. Over 1021 babies in Belgium have been named Evan.

The name is a rare baby name in New South Wales there is very thin chances of it still being given. Over 110 babies in New South Wales have been named Evan.

But Evan is a popular baby name in Indonesia where every 1 in 30000 have the name as well as in, Canada and Australia. As per our evaluation, over 330000 babies have been bestowed Evan around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018	86	4356	2116	89
2017	84	4709	2183	86
2016	69	5576	2208	86
2015	67	5896	2018	97
2014	58	6705	2385	76

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Evan in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	827	512	5	5
	207	29	15	0
	318	383	50	12
	84	176	6	15
	377	0	6	0

What numerology tells about Evan?

If you do things that require passion and courage, your heart grows. Nothing escapes your eye, your sense of smell is highly developed, such as your sense of touch. You are not stubborn but flexible and think outside the limits. Partnerships are exclusively important to you. You watch your mouth and think twice before you say something. Your personal growth depends on your adventures. Negative people steal your energy and leave you drained and unwilling to do the things you want to do like express your feelings in a creative manner.

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Riitta - Riitta's meaning is The Exalted One has its origin in Celtic and is aimed at baby girls is mainly used in Danish and Norwegian
Davin - Well-Known unisex name Davin is originated from Celtic and Old Norse, Davin means "Black One or Small Deer" is used largely in Norwegian, Bengali and Oriya
Grélǫð came from Celtic and Old Norse is used predominantly in Old Norse is a girl name. Grélǫð is Old Norse equivalent of An Unknown Celtic Name, Or a Combination of an Unknown First Name Element;Löd?
Kylen - Meaning of Kylen is Narrow or Slender used for both sexes and originated from Old Irish and Celtic is principally used in English
Nyle - Outlandish Nyles origin is Old English and Celtic, meaning of Nyle is "Passionate, Island or Champion" and a gender insensitive name is used largely in English

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Sibling Names for Evan

If you're considering the name Evan for your baby, you might be wondering what names would complement it well if you decide to have more children in the future. Here is a list of sibling names for Evan that have a similar feel or aesthetic. Each of these names has its own unique charm and could be a great match for your growing family.

Names for Evan's sister

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Famous people named Evan

Evan Ziporyn, American composer of post-minimalist music with a cross-cultural orientation
Evan James, a weaver and poet from Pontypridd, originally
Evan Thornley, Australian entrepreneur
Evan Shelby Alexander, United States Democratic-Republican Party Congressman
Evan Vucci, Associated Press photographer based in Washington
Evan Williams, retired Australian diplomat and public servant
Evan Esar, American humorist
Evan Alfred Evans, judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Evan Parke, Jamaican-born American actor perhaps best
Evan Whitton, Australian journalist
Evan Roberts, Evangelist and leading figure of the 1904–1905 Welsh Revival
Evan Skolnick, American writer, editor and producer

Evan Ramsey,
Evan "Funk" Davies, musician, DJ and online media developer based
Evan Lurie, American composer and musician
Evan Roberts, MBE, M.Sc
Evan Chambers, composer, traditional Irish fiddler
Evan Henry Llewellyn, British Army officer and a Conservative politician
Evan Malbone Johnson, clergyman of the Episcopal Church
Evan Morgan, 2nd Viscount Tredegar, Welsh poet and author
Evan Davies, Welsh Protestant Christian missionary
Evan Noel, English rackets player
Evan Foulkes, politician in the United Kingdom
Evan B. Goss, American judge
Evan Stephens, Latter-day Saint composer and hymn writer
Evan Eugene Fraser, Ontario contractor and political figure

Evan Kohlmann, American terrorism consultant
Evan Evans, American professional off-road racer
Evan H. Caminker, Dean Emeritus of the University of Michigan Law School
Evan Harris Walker, American physicist and parapsychologist
Evan Harris, British Liberal Democrat politician
Evan Mecham, American businessman and the 17th governor of Arizona
Evan Parker, British saxophone player who plays free jazz
Evan Dobelle, former public official and higher-education administrator
Evan Dorkin, American comics artist and cartoonist
Evan Forde, African-American oceanographer
Evan Solomon, Canadian columnist, political journalist
Evan Dando, American musician and frontman of the Lemonheads
Evan Rachel Wood, American actress, model, and musician

Evan S. Connell, Evan Shelby Connell Jr
Evan Whitfield, retired American soccer player
Evan Taubenfeld, American singer-songwriter, best
Evan Nepean, British politician and colonial administrator
Evan Coyne Maloney, American documentary filmmaker
Evan Seinfeld, American musician and actor, as well as a director
Evan Lysacek, American figure skater
Evan Montvel Cohen, American businessman from the island of Guam
Evan Farmer, Evan Ragland Farmer, Jr
Evan C. Kim, American actor
Evan G. Greenberg, American business executive
Evan Karagias, American professional wrestler and actor
Evan Lewis, American professional wrestler

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