Evan
Evan is a Welsh name derived from Iefan, the Welsh form of John, meaning 'God is gracious.' It has Celtic roots and carries a gentle yet strong quality that has made it beloved across English-speaking countries.
Current Popularity
#143 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most English-speaking countries
- •Works well across different ages from childhood through adulthood
- •Has a gentle sound while maintaining masculine strength
- •Rarely requires spelling corrections or pronunciation guidance
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Evan Peters
Actor
Evan Rachel Wood
Actress
Evan Spiegel
Co-founder of Snapchat
Evan Longoria
Professional Baseball Player
Statistics
285,259
Total births since 1880
2007
Peak year
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