Evans

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Pronounced EV-unz /ˈɛv.ənz/High

Meaning: Evans is a Welsh surname meaning 'son of Evan' — Evan being the Welsh form of John, 'God is gracious'. It is one of the most common surnames in Wales. Used here for a girl, though as a given name it reads strongly male, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Welsh surname name: Evans means 'son of Evan' (said 'EV-unz'). Used here for a girl, though it usually reads male — we note the lean.

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Origin MediumWelsh

MeaningEvans is a Welsh surname meaning 'son of Evan' — Evan being the Welsh form of John, 'God is gracious'. It is one of the most common surnames in Wales. Used here for a girl, though as a given name it reads strongly male, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#15989 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 103

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

Evans is a Welsh patronymic surname, 'son of Evan', where Evan is the Welsh form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Surname names have crossed to girls for a century, and Evans now joins them — but it still leans strongly male, which we note (said 'EV-unz').

For girls it appears only very rarely in the U.S. and is newly emerging. Surname-style, crisp, and unexpected.

Did you know? Evans is one of the great Welsh surnames — 'son of Evan', and Evan is the Welsh John. Its use as a girl's given name is very new, and it still reads male to most ears, which we note.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Evans — Welsh patronymic surname, 'son of Evan' (Evan = Welsh John)

Variations

EvanEvynEvanne

Nicknames

EvieEvVan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Evans mean?

Evans is a Welsh surname meaning 'son of Evan' — Evan is the Welsh form of John, 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Evans?

It's said EV-unz /ˈɛv.ənz/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Evans a boy or girl name?

Here Evans is used as a girl's name, but it is a surname that reads strongly male — we note the lean honestly.

How popular is Evans?

Evans is very rare and newly emerging for girls in the U.S.