Evans name meaning

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Updated: March 13th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Celtic and Hebrew
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Evans e-va-ns
Meaning: Son of Evan and The Lord is Gracious
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What does Evans mean?

Persistent and Popular Evans is used mostly in English usually aimed at both boys and girls has its origin in Hebrew and Celtic, Evans means "Son of Evan or The Lord is Gracious".

Evans is variant of prevalent, biblical and eternal Evan. Evan is variant form of acclaimed Eoghan. Also Evan is variation of loved, enduring and biblical John. Evan is also variant of Evanna.

Evan is equivalent of John in Slavic language. Also Evan is form of Johanna in Welsh language. Evan is also Danish cognate of Ivan. Evan is also Welsh form of Ifan.

Evan is also form of Ewan in Scottish language. Eminent and Ceaseless Evan's origin is Celtic and Hebrew, meaning of Evan is "God is Merciful, Right Handed and The Lord is Gracious".

How do I pronounce Evans?

Three syllabled Evans is most commonly pronounced as e-va-ns.

Variants of Evans

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

Names that rhyme with Evans

How popular is the name Evans?

Evans is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1880 and was able to reach the top 500 names. In 1896, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 438 on boy names chart when 81 babies were given the name Evans.

Over 4989 people have been named Evans in United States. Also, in France, it has been in use since 1970 and was able to reach the top 700 names. In 2005, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 640 on boy names chart when 61 babies were named Evans.

There are over 1078 babies that have been given the name Evans in France.

Evans is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales still in use today. However things change on global perspective, Evans is extremely popular in Kenya where every 1 in 400 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Ghana, Zambia, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Sudan. At least, 300000 people globally have carried Evans as their given name according to our estimate.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018297439136936
2017261247
2016234955127827
2015301538144276
2014292539145076
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Facts

Evans in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands71455
Finland41000
Sweden24385-2
Norway4125-2
Denmark10050

What numbers say about Evans?

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. Open up if you want to take relationships to the next level and establish a better connection with people. When it comes to friends, you are their rock and shoulder to cry. Even if you help people fight their battles, you prefer to fight yours on your own.

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Sibling Names for Evans

Choosing a name for your baby can be an exciting yet daunting task. If you've decided on the name "Evans," you may be searching for sibling names that complement or match it. Here's a list of potential sibling names for Evans, ranging from traditional to unique options.

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Famous people named Evans

  • Evans Rutto, Kenyan long-distance runner
  • Evans Marie, sprinter from Seychelles
  • Evans Paul, officeholder
  • Evans Blue, Canadian rock band from Toronto, Ontario
  • Evans Carlson, decorated and retired United States Marine Corps general officer
  • Evans Wise, Trinidadian footballer
  • Evans Quartet, barbershop quartet that won the 1960 SPEBSQSA international competition
  • Evans John Price, Canadian lumber merchant and politician
  • Director Evans Chan, well-known for movie To Live
  • Evans Oma Hunter characterized leading role of Rashid in 1988 drama flick Testament.
  • Evans Kirk characterized minor character of Paul Rosson in 1920 drama film The Gamesters.
  • In 2004, Evans Brown portrayed the role of Ken McCoy in thriller, war movie The Space Between.

Comments :

The male name Evans in Greek is Evangelos and means (news) the bearer of good news. - Anonymous
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