When you imagine an Evan he (or she) might be sporty, creative, clever, funny, a friend to many. Perhaps you imagine someone ‘Godly,’ like Evan Almighty. The name Evan is not only classic but it’s quite versatile.
How Popular is the Name Evan?
The name Evan has been widely used in Wales since the 19th century. As a boy’s name, Evan has been a consistent choice, growing in popularity over the years and placing in the top 100 in 1983 (when it sat at 93rd place). In 2009, Evan reached 35th on the charts, which was its peak position. As a girl’s name, Evan is not particularly popular. It has never been in the top 100 names for girls and is considered to be a rare choice.
Name Variations
There are quite a few variations of the name Evan in other languages and countries, including:
Hans (German)Ian (Scottish/Gaelic)Iain (Scottish/Gaelic)Ivan (Slavic)Evander (Greek)Evangelos (Greek)Giovanni (Italian)John (English)Juan (Spanish)
Similar Names
Here are some names that have a similar vibe to Evan:
AidenAndrewBraidenCalebColeEthanGabeGavinJadenLandonLiamNathanOwenZach
Here are some other Welsh baby names for boys (or girls):
AledCaiCainDafyddDarynDylanElisGarethMaddoxOwenReeceTomosTrentonTristan
Other boy names that start with ‘E’ include:
EarlEddieEdenEdwardEldonElijah ElliotElroyElvinEmmittEmoryEnriqueEricEzra
Suggested Sibling Names
Potential sibling names for baby Evan could be:
AudreyAvaBaxterCaliCharlieConnerCoraDaniel EllaElizaEverleighHannahHenryJacobJaredNadiaMargo
Famous People Named Evan
Evan Alexander, American politicianEvan Bayh, American politicianEvan Baylis, American football playerEvan Berry, American football playerEvan Brown, American football playerEvan Dara, American novelistEvan Goldberg, Canadian screenwriter, film producer and directorEvan Meek, American baseball playerEvan Kauffmann, German-American ice hockey playerEvan Rachel Wood, American actress
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