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Evan

Boy NameWelsh Origin

Meaning

Anglicized form of Iefan, a Welsh form of JOHN.

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Evan and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Famous People Named Evan

Evan James (poet)

Evan James (also known by the bardic name Ieuan ap Iago) (18 January 1809 – 30 September 1878), was a weaver and poet from Pontypridd, originally from Caerphilly, Wales, who wrote the lyrics of Hen.

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Evan Thornley

Evan William Thornley (born 1964), is an Australian entrepreneur.

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Evan Shelby Alexander

Evan Shelby Alexander (October 28, 1809) was a slave owner, lawyer, legislator from the Salisbury District of North Carolina, and United States Democratic-Republican Party Congressman from North.

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Evan Montvel Cohen

Evan Montvel Cohen (born 1966) is an American businessman living on the island of Guam.

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Evan in Other Languages

African AmericanLashawn
African AmericanTajuana
AlbanianGjon
ArabicYahya
ArabicYuhanna
BasqueJone

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