Evan

Meaning of Evan

This name means "the Lord is gracious." It signifies that God has shown kindness and favor.

Evan has Welsh roots — browse every Welsh baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Evan

Evan has held fairly steady, sitting around #153 in 2025 after peaking at #35 in 2009.

Notable people named Evan

• Evan Peters
  Actor (American Horror Story, X-Men)
• Evan Spiegel
  Co-founder & CEO of Snap Inc.
• Evan Longoria
  Professional baseball third baseman
• Evan Williams
  Co-founder of Twitter & Blogger
• Evan Handler
  Actor (Sex and the City)

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Questions about the name Evan

What does the name Evan mean?

Evan means this name means "the lord is gracious." it signifies that god has shown kindness and favor, and it comes from Welsh origins.

Is Evan a boy's or a girl's name?

Evan is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Evan?

In 2025, Evan ranked #153 for boys, down from #143 the year before.

When was Evan most popular?

Evan peaked at #35 in 2009.