Evan
Evan is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Welsh origin, meaning “God is gracious”.
| Meaning | God is gracious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Welsh |
| Pronunciation | EV-ən |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United States, Wales, Canada, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Evan
Evan is an anglicised form of Iefan or Ifan, the Welsh form of John, which goes back to Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. It became common in Wales and then across the English-speaking world. Sometimes it is linked instead to the Scottish name Ewan, a separate Gaelic name. It became popular in the US in the late twentieth century.
Is Evan a Christian name?
Through John, Evan is linked to John the Baptist and John the Apostle in the New Testament. It is used mainly as a classic Welsh and English name.
How popular is Evan?
A well-established boy's name across the English-speaking world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Evan mean?
Evan means 'God is gracious'. It is of Hebrew, via Welsh origin.
Is Evan a Christian name?
Through John, Evan is linked to John the Baptist and John the Apostle in the New Testament. It is used mainly as a classic Welsh and English name.
How do you pronounce Evan?
Evan is pronounced EV-ən.
Is Evan a boy or girl name?
Evan is usually a boy name.