Evan Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Evan

Evan is popular in several languages, more commonly in English, Malayalam, and Welsh. It is derived from ‘Irfan,’ a Welsh variant of the name John. It shares similarities with names like Ian, Ivan, and Juan in different languages. John, in turn, is a name of ancient Hebrew origins, coming from the word יְהֹוחָנָן‎ Yəhôḥānān, which translates to ‘Yahweh is gracious.’ With its Welsh roots, Evan is believed to be a gender-neutral name, such as with actress Evan Rachel Wood, which has led to its characterization as a unisex name. However, it is predominantly used as a masculine name. The name carries meanings such as ‘God is gracious,’ ‘born of yew,’ and ‘youth.’

In addition to its Welsh origins, Evan can also be a shortened form of Greek names such as Evangelos, meaning ‘good messenger,’ and Evander meaning ‘good man.’ Furthermore, Evan can also function as a surname, with Evans being the most prevalent variant.

Variations of Evan in Welsh include Ifan, Ieuan, Iefan, and Iwan. The name also exists in different spellings across languages and cultures. A few of them include Yahya, Yuhanna in Arabic; Jan, Johan, Hanne, Jo, Joop in Dutch; Jean, Yann, Yoan, Yvan, Jeannot, Yanick in French; and Keoni in Hawaiian. The Welsh name Ianto is commonly associated with Evan as a diminutive form.

Evan has made its mark in popular culture through various works. For instance, Evan Almighty is a 2007 film that serves as a standalone sequel to the 2003 film Bruce Almighty. Another notable mention is Dear Evan Hansen, an acclaimed Broadway musical from 2016 that was later adapted into a movie in 2021.

Evan

Meaning God is gracious; Youth

Gender Boy

Religion Christianity, Greek

Origin Celtic, Welsh

Lucky Number 6

Syllables Two

Length 1 word, 4 letters, 2 vowels, 2 consonants

Type Short and easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Evan?

Pronounced as eh-van

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Listen to the sound of the name Evan in English.

Famous People With The Name Evan

Evan A. LottmanAmerican film editor, his exceptional work on the film The Exorcist earned him a nomination for an Academy Award in the category of Best Film Editing
Evan Tlesla AdamsIndigenous Canadian playwright, actor, and physician, internationally known for his roles as Thomas Builds-the-Fire in Smoke Signals (1998) and Seymour Polatkin in The Business of Fancydancing (2002)
Evan Alex ColeAmerican actor, known for his character of Hunter in the popular American soap opera, As the World Turns

Evan On The Popularity Chart

Evan has steadily risen in popularity and rank over the last few years. Take a look at the Social Security Administration graphs below to see its movement over the years.

Popularity Over Time

Though the name was not popular in the 1980s, it gradually became commonly known as the years went by, finally peaking in 2007.

Source: Social Security Administration

Rank Over Time

Evan’s ranking shows a similar trend to its popularity, with its highest ranking in 2007 standing at 20612th position. However, the number has been declining since then.

Source: Social Security Administration

Evan On MomJunction Popularity Chart

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Names With Similar Sound As Evan

Evan is a stylish name with a posh sound. Here are some other options that are phonetically similar to this name.

Popular Sibling Names For Evan

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Boy Sibling Names For Evan

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Girl Sibling Names For Evan

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Other Popular Names Beginning With E

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Names With Similar Meaning As Evan

Evan is rooted in belief and divinity. If you resonate with its meaning, this list of similar names may appeal to you.

Popular Songs On The Name Evan

Song	Artist
Evan Finds the Third Room	Khruangbin

Acrostic Poem On Evan

Dive into the lyrical charm of the name Evan with this acrostic poem. Witness how each letter paints together a story, capturing the name’s individuality, strength, vitality, and sophistication. Inspiring, is it? Why not try a similar poem that describes what you think of your baby’s personality?

Energetic life and relentless vigor.

Vivacious and energetic, like a little ball of sunshine.

Affectionate heart, you speak through loving actions.

Nurturing resilience and navigating challenges, never succumbing.

Evan’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name evan. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Mesha (Aries)
Starting letters for Mesha (Aries) rashi	A, L, E, I, O
Representation	Ram
Element	Fire
Ruling body	Mars
Quality	Movable (chara)

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Mesha (Aries) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Ashwini (Awasthi, Aswini)	Aries (0 to 13.20 degrees)	Ketu	Chu, Che, Cho, Choo, La, Laa
Bharani	Aries (13. 20 to 26.40 degrees)	Venus	Lee, Lu, Le, Lo, Li
Krittika (Karthikai, Krithika)	Aries (26.40 to 30.00 degrees)	Sun	Aa, Ae, E, Ee, Ai, A, I, Oo, U

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Evan In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Evan in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Evan, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Evan	English	en
埃文	Chinese	zh-CN
इवान	Hindi	hi
Evan	Spanish	es
Evan	French	fr
إيفان	Arabic	ar
ইভান	Bengali	bn
Evan	Portuguese	pt
Эван	Russian	ru
ایون	Urdu	ur
Evan	Indonesian	id
Evan	German	de
エヴァン	Japanese	ja
इवान	Marathi	mr
ఇవాన్	Telugu	te
Evan	Turkish	tr
இவான்	Tamil	ta
Evan	Vietnamese	vi
Evan	Tagalog	tl
에반	Korean	ko
Evan	Hausa	ha
Evan	Swahili	sw
Evan	Javanese	jv
Evan	Italian	it
ਈਵਾਨ	Punjabi	pa
ઇવાન	Gujarati	gu
อีวาน	Thai	th
ಇವಾನ್	Kannada	kn
ኢቫን	Amharic	am
इवान	Bhojpuri	bho
Evan	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Evan In Sign Languages

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Name Numerology For Evan

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Evan, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Baby Name Lists Containing Evan

Read through our baby name lists that include the name Evan and several other similar names. The wider the choice, the better your selection. Isn't it?

Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Evan

Discover the presence of Evan in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.

Movie title	Other titles	Release year
Dear Evan Hansen	Brangusis Evanai Hansenai, Caro Evan Hansen, Cher Evan Hansen, Drogi Evanie Hansenie, Evan Hansen Thân Mến, Evan Hansen yang dihormati, Evan Hansen, a chara, Kedves Evan Hansen, Lieber Evan Hansen, Milý Evan Hansen, Milý Evane Hansene, Querido Evan Hansen, Sevgili Evan Hansen, Дорогий Еван Гансен, Дорогой Эван Хансен, אוון הנסן היקר, 디어 에반 핸슨, ディア・エヴァン・ハンセン, 亲爱的埃文·汉森（Evan Hansen）, 親愛的艾文漢森	2021
Evan Wood	Our Home	2021
Evan's Crime		2015
Se1: Evan's Baby	Evans' Baby	2012
Evan Almighty	A Volta do Todo Poderoso, Aman Tanrım 2, Bozský Evan, Bruce Almighty 2, Bruce: The Second Coming, Du almægtige, Evan, Evan Allmächtig, Evan Atotputernicul, Evan den Allmektige, Evan den allsmäktige, Evan le tout-puissant, Evan taivaanlahja, Evan Toàn Năng, Evan tout-puissant, Evan Wszechmogący, Evan, a minden6ó, Evan, o Todo-Poderoso, Kõikvõimas Evan, Noe gia mia vdomada, Regreso del Todopoderoso, Sigo como Dios, Svemogući Evan, The Passion of the Ark, Un'impresa da Dio, Visvarenais Evans, Vsemogocni Evan, Yvanas visagalis, Νώε για μια βδομάδα, Всемогъщият Евън, Еван Всемогутній, Эван Всемогущий, エバン・オールマイティ, 王牌天神續集	2007
Avana Evan	Is He That Person?	1962

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Evan?

The name Evan means ‘God has been gracious.’

2. What is the origin of the name Evan?

Evan has a Welsh origin.

3. How to pronounce the name Evan?

Evan is pronounced as eh-van.

4. Is Evan a rare name?

According to the data provided by the SSA, the name Evan is not a rare name. In 2022, the name stood at rank 132, making it one of the top 200 names in the US. It also had 2,823 babies sharing the name in the same year (1).

5. Is Evan a biblical name?

Yes, Evan can be regarded as a Biblical name. Evan is the Welsh form of the Biblical name John, who was one of the most popular disciples of Jesus. In Christian art, specifically in the Last Supper, John has often been depicted leaning on Christ (2).

6. What does Evan mean in Russian?

The name Evan carries the same meaning in Russian, however, it is spelled and pronounced differently. It can be spelled as Vanya, Ivan, and Ioann.

7. Is Evan a Mexican name?

Evan is not a Mexican name. It is the Welsh variant of the name John. However, the name is also found in Spanish-speaking countries like Mexico. It can be spelled as Iván, Ibán, Juan, Juancho, Juanito, Jhonny, and Jhon.

8. What are some middle names that go well with Evan?

Evan is the Welsh form of the Biblical name John. To honor the meaning of the name, these suggested names are also Biblical names. They are Aaron, Adonijah, David, and Elisha.

9. What are some nicknames for the name Evan?

Nicknames are usually given as a form of affection and can be created as per the likes of the parents. Some possible nicknames for Evan are Ev, E, Van, or Evy.

References:

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Popularity of the Name Evan.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
John, the Disciple Whom Jesus Loved.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2019/01/john-the-disciple-whom-jesus-loved?lang=eng

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