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Evan

Evan is a masculine given name of Welsh origin that is common in English-speaking countries, and it is also used as a surname in rare cases. The name is the Welsh form of Ifan, a version of John. John ultimately derives from the Latin Ioannes, from the Greek Ioannes, and from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."

In Wales and other parts of the English-speaking world, Evan has long been used as a given

Notable people named Evan include actors Evan Peters and Evan Rachel Wood, and professional baseball player

name.
It
is
valued
for
its
straightforward
pronunciation
and
familiar
sound.
The
Welsh
surname
Evans
is
a
patronymic
meaning
"son
of
Evan,"
reflecting
the
historical
prevalence
of
the
name
in
Welsh
communities.
Evan
Longoria.