Evans
EV-uhns
Popularity
#15989
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Welsh
Total Births
5,402
Peak Year
#90 in 2024
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Evans is a Welsh surname-turned-first name meaning 'son of Evan'. Evan is the Welsh form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Chris Evans
American actor, Captain America fame
Gil Evans
Canadian jazz pianist and composer
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