Boy name guide

Evan name meaning, origin and style

Evan is a Welsh form of John name commonly associated with God is gracious.

Origin

Welsh form of John

Meaning

God is gracious

Say it

EV-un

Choosing Evan

A considered welsh form of john choice with a clear sound and a distinct identity.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.