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At a Glance
- Meaning
- God is gracious
- Origin
- Welsh (form of Ifan/John)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- EV-an
Evan is a classic boy's name, pronounced EV-an (/ˈɛvən/), with roots in Welsh as the Anglicized form of Ifan/John. You may come across the claim that it means 'young warrior' — that's not accurate; the name actually traces through Ifan/John back to Hebrew Yochanan, and its meaning is 'God is gracious.' Among parents, it tends to appeal to those drawn to bold, trailblazing names with a sense of global reach.
Meaning & Origin of Evan
Meaning: God is gracious.
Origin: Welsh (form of Ifan/John).
A common claim: Young warrior Actually: Evan doesn't come from a Welsh word for 'warrior' — it's the Anglicized form of Ifan/John, ultimately Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Evan
EV-anIPA /ˈɛvən/
Popularity of Evan
Evan ranked #143 in 2024, with 2,526 boys given the name that year, down from its peak at #35 in 2009, when 10,280 babies were named Evan.
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FAQ
What does the name Evan mean?
God is gracious. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Evan?
Evan is pronounced EV-an (IPA: /ˈɛvən/).
Is Evan a popular name right now?
Evan peaked at #35 in 2009 and is ranked #143 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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