Boy name guide

Evan name meaning, origin and style

Evan name meaning: God is gracious. Explore its origin, pronunciation and related names below.

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.

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