Evan
Boy name · Welsh · pronounced EV-an
Verified name
What does Evan mean?
God is gracious
Origin and language
Welsh
Language family: Welsh|English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 152 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 195 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Ev
Variant: Ifan, John
Related: Ewan
Using Evan across cultures
Welsh anglicized form of Ifan.
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