Evin

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Pronounced EV-in /ˈɛv.ɪn/High

Meaning: Read in two ways: as an anglicized Irish name (Eibhin, from eibhean, 'swift; pleasant'), and as a spelling of the Welsh Evan, a form of John, 'God is gracious'. Evan and its spellings lean strongly to boys, so we flag the cross-sex use. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short Irish-and-Welsh crossover: Evin can read 'swift; pleasant' or 'God is gracious' (said 'EV-in'). Boy-leaning — we note it.

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Origin LowIrish, Welsh

MeaningRead in two ways: as an anglicized Irish name (Eibhin, from eibhean, 'swift; pleasant'), and as a spelling of the Welsh Evan, a form of John, 'God is gracious'. Evan and its spellings lean strongly to boys, so we flag the cross-sex use. Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13968 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1989

Total births (all-time)≈ 511

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

Evin is a crossroads name. On one road it anglicizes the Irish Eibhin, tied to a word for swiftness or pleasantness; on the other it spells the Welsh Evan, a form of John, 'God is gracious'. Modern use skews to boys, which we note. Two crisp syllables (said 'EV-in').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, Celtic-rooted, and unisex.

Did you know? Evin sits between an Irish name (Eibhin, 'swift; pleasant') and the Welsh Evan, a form of John meaning 'God is gracious'. Evan and its spellings lean strongly to boys, so the girls' use here is flagged, and the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'EV-in').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Evin — Irish Eibhin; Welsh Evan; unisex, boy-leaning; uncertain

Variations

EibhinEvanEvyn

Nicknames

EvEvie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Evin mean?

Evin reads as the Irish Eibhin ('swift; pleasant') or as a spelling of Evan, 'God is gracious'. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Evin?

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

Is Evin a boy or girl name?

Evin is used for both, but Evan and its spellings lean strongly to boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Evin?

Evin is a rare name for girls in the U.S.