Bevan

♂ Boy

Pronounced BEV-an /ˈbɛv.ən/High

Meaning: From the Welsh ab Evan, 'son of Evan' (Evan a Welsh form of John, 'God is gracious'); we note the layered rootsLow

In 30 seconds: Son of Evan; God is gracious: Bevan is Welsh. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowWelsh

MeaningFrom the Welsh ab Evan, 'son of Evan' (Evan a Welsh form of John, 'God is gracious'); we note the layered roots

U.S. rank (2024)#9068 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1978

Total births (all-time)≈ 567

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bevan comes from the Welsh ab Evan, 'son of Evan' (Evan a Welsh form of John, 'God is gracious'; we note the layered roots). A crisp, classic name (said 'BEV-an').

In the U.S. it appears as a Welsh surname/given name. Rare, son-of-Evan at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Bevan means 'son of Evan' (Evan a Welsh form of John, 'God is gracious') — a crisp, classic Welsh name (said 'BEV-an').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Bevan — Welsh etymology

Variations

BeavanBevinBevyn

Nicknames

Bev

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bevan mean?

Bevan is Welsh 'son of Evan' (Evan a form of John, 'God is gracious').

How do you pronounce Bevan?

It's said BEV-an /bv.n/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bevan a boy or girl name?

Bevan is a boy's name.

How popular is Bevan?

Bevan is a very rare name in the U.S.