Evan
Evan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛ.vən/
Meaning and origin of Evan
- A male given name from Welsh Ifan, equivalent to English John.
- A female given name.
Etymology
Anglicization of Welsh Ifan, ultimately from Latin Jōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (yōḥānān, yokhanán, literally “God is gracious”). Doublet of Giovanni, Ian, Ivan, Jack, Jean, Johan, Johann, Johannes, John, Sean, Shane, Shaun, and Shawn.
How popular is Evan?
Since 1880, 4,725 girls and 287,701 boys in the U.S. have been named Evan (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1221 in 1991. Its highest rank for boys was #35 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #153 for boys, with 2,462 babies given the name.
Names similar to Evan
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Evan FAQ
What does the name Evan mean?
A male given name from Welsh Ifan, equivalent to English John. A female given name. Anglicization of Welsh Ifan, ultimately from Latin Jōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (yōḥānān, yokhanán, literally “God is gracious”). Doublet of Giovanni, Ian, Ivan, Jack, Jean, Johan, Johann, Johannes, John, Sean, Shane, Shaun, and Shawn.
What is the origin of the name Evan?
Evan is listed as a name of Welsh Ifan origin.
How popular is the name Evan?
Since 1880, 4,725 girls and 287,701 boys in the U.S. have been named Evan (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1221 in 1991. Its highest rank for boys was #35 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #153 for boys, with 2,462 babies given the name.
Is Evan a boy or girl name?
Evan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 4,725 girls and 287,701 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.