Origin of the name Evan:
An Anglicized form of the Gaelic Eóghan (youth). Var: Evin, Evyn.
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Ev, Evster, Van, Evs, Evey, Evian
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Welsh form of John, meaning "God is gracious"
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Evan Almighty, sequel to movie Bruce Almighty, starring Steve Carrell as Evan.
Evan Daniels, aka Spike, Storm's nephew, with the mutant ability to shoot bone spikes from his body, in the animated series "X-Men: Evolution"
Evan Chambers, the trust fund baby on the TV show Greek
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Global Popularity of the Name Evan
- #12 in Canada (Alberta)
- #18 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #18 in Wales
- #19 in Canada (Ontario)
- #25 in Ireland
- #38 in United States
- #70 in Scotland
- #82 in England
- #95 in Canada (Quebec)
- #327 in Norway
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