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Evan

Boy · Welsh · Short name

Meaning
God is gracious
Pronunciation
EV-un
Origin
Welsh

Welsh form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan'.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

ModernClassicSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Welsh, Hebrew

Commonly used in: United States, Wales

Alternate spellings

  • EvanWelsh

    Same spelling; no common variant.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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