Eavan

Anglicized spelling of the difficult-to-decipher Gaelic Aoibheann, the name of several Irish princesses, this name rhymes with Steven. Eavan Boland is a distinguished Irish poet who teaches at Stanford University.

Eavan is also given to boys.

Pronounced AY-vun.

As of October 2026, Eavan ranked #11475 for boys in US births in 2008 and #12540 for girls in US births in 2021 SSA, peaked at #6874 for girls in 2004.