Evan
Welsh variation of John
"God is gracious"Share
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Evan Origin and Meaning
The name Evan is a girl's name of Welsh origin meaning "God is gracious".
Evan is a boys' favorite that has been given the feminine touch by talented actress Evan Rachel Wood. If you want to move beyond Eva and Evelyn and like unisex names, this may be a good bet for you (though like Evan Rachel Wood, you may want a feminine name in the middle name position to clarify matters). Evanna is also another alternative.
Evan Popularity
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Famous People Named Evan
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