| Meaning | God is gracious, young warrior |
| Origin | Welsh |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Evans |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ev-ans |
Evans brings traditional reliability into the modern era with effortless grace. Historically a surname that has successfully transitioned to first-name status, it carries a sense of heritage and stability. The name projects professionalism and competence—imagine it on a business card, a diploma, or a book cover, and it fits perfectly. Evans has a crisp, clean sound that's neither too formal nor too casual, making it appropriate for any situation. It offers the security of familiarity without being overused, a sweet spot many parents seek. The name ages beautifully, suiting a toddler, teenager, and adult equally well. Evans suggests dependability and character, qualities that never go out of style. Its Welsh roots add depth without requiring explanation, and it pairs excellently with virtually any middle name or surname combination.
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| Van |
| Evan |
| Vanny |
| Evans Olang | Kenyan cricketer |
| Evans Kangwa | Zambian footballer |
| Evans Rutto | Kenyan long-distance runner |
| Evans Juma | Eko Dydda - Kenyan gospel musician |
| Evans Kidero | Kenyan businessman and politician |
| Evans Wise | American basketball player |
| Evans Medeiros | Brazilian swimmer |
| Evans Revere | American diplomat |
| Evans Yegon | Kenyan long-distance runner |
| Evans Gicheru | Kenyan jurist |
| Evans Rusike | Zimbabwean footballer |
| Evans Karani | Kenyan artist |
| Evans Kavallines | Greek water polo player |
| Evans Soligo | Brazilian esports player |
| Evans Mabanga | Malawian footballer |
| Evans Adotey | Ghanaian football coach |
| Evans Wanjala | Kenyan lawyer |
| Evans Kangame | Kenyan army general |
| Evans Men'sah | Ghanaian footballer |
| Evans Kasyoka | Kenyan politician |
| Evans Carnahan | Character in the novel "Lonesome Dove" by Larry McMurtry |
| Evans McCann | Character in the movie "Tootsie" |
| Evans Tate | Character in the TV series "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Evans Whitelaw | Character in the novel "Dark Places" by Gillian Flynn |
| Evans Curtis | Character in the movie "Far and Away" |
| Evans Daggert | Character in the novel "The Queen of Air and Darkness" by Cassandra Clare |
| Evans Trafalgar | Character in the TV series "Banshee" |
| Evans Gambit | Character in the TV series "Arrow" |
| Evans Cordage | Character in the movie "Hell's Hinges" |
| Evans Caine | Character in the novel "The Greyfriars Holiday Annual" |
| Evans Corn | Character in the movie "I Come in Peace" |
| Evans Coulson | Character in the TV series "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D" |
| Evans Mirages | Character in the video game "Final Fantasy Tactics A2 - Grimoire of the Rift" |
| Evans Downes | Character in the movie "The Dawn Rider" |
| Evans Crow | Character in the TV series "Hell on Wheels" |
| Evans Frasier | Character in the TV series "Eureka" |
| Evans Godiva | Character in the movie "Twist" |
| Evans Grimes | Character in the movie "Wild Horses" |
| Evans Grimaldi | Character in the TV series "Dynasty" |
| Evans Smith | Character in the novel "The Adversaries" by David Plante |