Evan

Evan is the Welsh form of John, derived from the Latin Iohannes, which itself traces back through Greek Ioannes to the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. The name has been in common use in Wales for centuries and spread widely into English-speaking countries, particularly from the nineteenth century onward. Related forms include Iwan and Ioan in Welsh, as well as the broader family of cognates such as John, Ian, Sean, Juan, and Ivan across other European languages.