The nameEvans
Evans is a boy's name taken from a Welsh surname.
- Boy's name
- Welsh
Meaning
From Welsh, "son of Evan". Evan is a Welsh form of John.
Origin
Welsh.
History
In France, Evans appeared around 1970, peaked in the mid 2000s, stayed in use in the 2010s, then became rare.
Popularity of the name Evans
Evans in France
Evans was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 475 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Evans. Its rise began around 1986, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Evans in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 9 births a year on average, against 25 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Evans in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Evans mean?
From Welsh, "son of Evan". Evan is a Welsh form of John.
What is the origin of the name Evans?
Welsh.
Is Evans a girl's or a boy's name?
Evans is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Evans?
Variants and related names of Evans include Jean and John.