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Even

♂ Boy

Pronounced EH-ven /ˈɛ.vɛn/Medium

Meaning: A Norwegian form of Eivind — from Old Norse, variously 'a lucky/blessed warrior' and 'an island warrior'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A lucky warrior; an island warrior: Even is the Norwegian Eivind. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'EH-ven').
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Origin LowNorse
MeaningA Norwegian form of Eivind — from Old Norse, variously 'a lucky/blessed warrior' and 'an island warrior'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10007 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 555

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819172025

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

Even is a Norwegian form of Eivind — from Old Norse, variously 'a lucky/blessed warrior' and 'an island warrior' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, strong Scandinavian name (said 'EH-ven'; nickname Evi).

In the U.S. it appears in Norwegian families. Rare, a-lucky-warrior at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Even is a Norwegian form of Eivind, from Old Norse, variously 'a lucky/blessed warrior' and 'an island warrior' — a crisp, strong name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EH-ven', not like the English word).
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Eivind — Norwegian form; routes layered

Variations

EivindEvindØyvind

Nicknames

Evi

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If you like Even…

Sven— a fellow Scandinavian boys' name
Odin— a sound-neighbor Norse boys' name
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Torsten— shares the -en ending
Eider— shares Even's Norse roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Even mean?

Even is the Norwegian Eivind — Old Norse, variously 'a lucky warrior' and 'an island warrior'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Even?

It's said EH-ven /ˈɛ.vɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the first (not like the English word).

Is Even a boy or girl name?

Even is a boy's name.

How popular is Even?

Even is a rare name in the U.S.

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