Evan: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced EV-uhn · 2 syllables
Evan means “God is gracious”, from Welsh.
Anglicization of Welsh Ifan, ultimately from Latin Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Koine Greek (Ioannes), from Hebrew (yohanan, yokhanan, literally “God is gracious”). Doublet of Giovanni, Ian, Ivan, Jack, Jean, Johan, Johann, Johannes, John, Sean, Shane, Shaun, and Shawn.
- Meaning
- God is gracious
- Origin
- Welsh
- Pronunciation
- EV-uhn
- US rank (2025)
- #153
- US babies a year
- about 2,870 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
- Style
- Classic
How popular is Evan?
Evan was the #153 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,462 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 62% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #153 |
| England & Wales | #139 |
| Scotland | #122 |
| Northern Ireland | #169 |
| Ireland | #83 |
| France | #86 |
| Norway | #347 |
| Canada | #87 |
| Australia | #222 |
How old are people named Evan?
Half of US adults named Evan are older than 29; most are between 18 and 56. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Evan
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Evan have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Evan
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Questions about Evan
What does the name Evan mean?
Evan means “God is gracious”. It comes from Welsh.
How do you pronounce Evan?
Evan is pronounced EV-uhn.
How popular is the name Evan?
Evan was the #153 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,462 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 62% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Evan?
Half of US adults named Evan are older than 29. Most are between 18 and 56.