Evans Name Meaning & Origin
/EV-anz/Evans is most likely a name of Welsh origin.
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Name Origin
Evans is a patronymic surname of Welsh origin meaning 'son of Evan', where Evan is a Welsh form of John. It is commonly used as a surname but can also appear as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Welsh (Celtic) 70% -
English (Anglo-Saxon) 20%
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American (Anglo-American) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Evans
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 71 boys in the US were named Evans.
Growth of the name Evans in the US (SSA Data):
Evans Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 7
People with this name tend to be: Analytical, intellectual and spiritual.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.