Evan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Evan Name at a Glance

Name	Evan
Meaning	Young. The Welsh form of the Hebrew John, meaning God has been gracious, or God has shown favor.
Origin	Welsh
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Evan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Evan means “Young. 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.

Evan Name Origin

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

Is Evan a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Evan

When considering Evan 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.