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Evonne

♀ Girl

Pronounced ee-VON /iːˈvɒn/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Yvonne, the French feminine of Yves, from a Germanic root meaning 'yew' (the wood of bows) — carrying senses of the archer. We note the heritage.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft Yvonne: Evonne means 'yew' (said 'ee-VON'). Vintage and gentle.
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Origin MediumFrench, Germanic
MeaningA variant spelling of Yvonne, the French feminine of Yves, from a Germanic root meaning 'yew' (the wood of bows) — carrying senses of the archer. We note the heritage.
U.S. rank (2024)#12540 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1957
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,047

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195719112024

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

Evonne re-spells Yvonne, from a Germanic root for 'yew.' Popular midcentury, it now reads vintage and mellow (said 'ee-VON'). Soft and classic.

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, vintage, and soft.

Did you know? Evonne is a spelling of Yvonne — the French feminine of Yves, 'yew,' the wood of longbows — worn by tennis great Evonne Goolagong, which we note.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Evonne — Variant of Yvonne; Germanic 'yew'

Variations

YvonneIvonneEvon

Nicknames

EvieVonnie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Evonne mean?

Evonne is a variant of Yvonne, from a Germanic root meaning 'yew.'

How do you pronounce Evonne?

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

Is Evonne a boy or girl name?

Evonne is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Evonne?

Evonne is a rare, vintage name for girls in the U.S.

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