Boy name
Evan name meaning
“God is gracious”
Evan is a masculine name meaning God is gracious, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yoḥanan. It is an English rendering of the Welsh name Ifan, a form of John. These related forms connect Evan's English spelling with its Welsh source and underlying Hebrew meaning.
What does Evan mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Evan
From Evan, an English rendering of Welsh Ifan, a form of John. It ultimately derives from Hebrew Yoḥanan ‘God is gracious’.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Evan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Evan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Evan: God is gracious
- Andrean: brave, manly
- Leonardo: brave as a lion
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Meaning of each word
- Evan: God is gracious
- Stephen: crown, wreath of honor
- Yeremia: Yahweh raises or exalts
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Evan Korneles
Meaning of each word
- Evan: God is gracious
- Korneles: associated with a horn
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Valentine Evan Oktavianus
Meaning of each word
- Valentine: strong and healthy
- Evan: God is gracious
- Oktavianus: the eighth
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Evan Kristiyono
Meaning of each word
- Evan: God is gracious
- Kristiyono: follower of Christ
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Meaning of each word
- Evan: God is gracious
- Theodore: gift from God
- Antonio: of the Antonius family
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How to pronounce Evan
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦮ꦳ꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮗᮔ᮪ |
Is Evan a boy’s name?
Yes, Evan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Evan ranks #1,549 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Evan
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Evan
- Evan Dimas Darmono · b. 1995
- Evan Sanders · b. 1981
- Evan Marvino · b. 1994
- Evan Soumilena · b. 1996
- Evan Deflin Samuel Siahaan · b. 1988
- Evan Evandro · b. 1974
- Evan Gumandang Sitorus · b. 1982
- Evan Irawan Akbar
- Evan Trisna Wijaya · b. 1992
- Evan Yeremia Sirait
FAQ about the name Evan
What is the meaning of Evan?
Evan means God is gracious. From Evan, an English rendering of Welsh Ifan, a form of John. It ultimately derives from Hebrew Yoḥanan ‘God is gracious’.
Is Evan a boy’s name?
Yes, Evan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Evan?
Evan is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Evan have?
Evan has 2 syllables (E-van) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Evan?
Evan ranks #1,549 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Evan?
Some ideas: Evan Andrean Leonardo; Evan Stephen Yeremia; Evan Korneles.
Famous people named Evan?
Notable people named Evan include Evan Dimas Darmono, Evan Sanders, Evan Marvino.
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