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Evon

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-VON /ɛˈvɒn/High

Meaning: Variously a spelling of Evan (the Welsh form of John, 'God is gracious') and Yvon (a French name, 'yew'); routes layered; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: God is gracious; a yew: Evon spells Evan/Yvon. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowWelsh, French
MeaningVariously a spelling of Evan (the Welsh form of John, 'God is gracious') and Yvon (a French name, 'yew'); routes layered; used for both sexes
U.S. rank (2025)#12604 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 760

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119132025

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

Evon comes variously from a spelling of Evan (the Welsh form of John, 'God is gracious') and Yvon (a French name, 'yew'; routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'eh-VON').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Evan/Yvon. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Evon is variously a spelling of Evan ('God is gracious', Welsh) and Yvon ('yew', French) — a crisp, modern name used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'eh-VON').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Evon — routes layered; unisex

Variations

EvanYvonEvonn

Nicknames

Ev

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Evon mean?

Evon is variously a spelling of Evan ('God is gracious') and Yvon ('yew'); used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Evon?

It's said eh-VON /ɛˈvɒn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Evon a boy or girl name?

Evon is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Evon?

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

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