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Evan is a Welsh masculine given name, derived from Iefan, a Welsh form of the name John. Evan can also occasionally be found as a shortened version of Greek names like Evangelos, Evander, or Evandro. While predominantly male, the name is occasionally given to women, as with the actress Evan Rachel Wood. It may also be encountered as a surname, although Evans is a far more common form within this context.
Evan is a Welsh masculine given name, derived from Iefan, a Welsh form of the name John. Evan can al
A boy name with 2 syllables. Currently considered common.
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Evan is a popular Welsh masculine given name, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is the Welsh form of John. The name has seen a rise in popularity in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century.
Evan Almighty (film character), Evan Rachel Wood, Evan Williams, Evan Almighty, Evan Spiegel
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