Evans Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Evans Name at a Glance

Name	Evans
Meaning	Son of Evan. Evan is the Welsh form of the Hebrew John, meaning God has been gracious, or God has shown favor.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Evans Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Evans means “Son of Evan. Evan is the Welsh form of the Hebrew John, meaning God has been gracious, or God has shown favor”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Evans Name Origin

Our database records Evans under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Evans a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Evans is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Evans

When considering Evans for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.