The baby name Evyn is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈiːvən/ (EE-vən),/ˈɛvɪn/ (EV-in).
Evyn is English in Origin.
The baby name Evyn is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈiːvən/ (EE-vən),/ˈɛvɪn/ (EV-in).
Evyn is English in Origin.
Evyn is a modern, unisex spelling of Evan, the Welsh form of John. Through medieval Welsh Ieuan/Ifan, it ultimately derives from Hebrew Yochanan, “Yahweh is gracious,” yielding the familiar meaning “God is gracious.” In some cases Evyn also shadows the Irish anglicization Evin, linked to the Gaelic name Éimhín (AY-veen), interpreted as “swift” or “prompt,” which lends the spelling an additional Celtic flavor.
While Evan appears in Welsh records from the Middle Ages and spread widely in the English-speaking world, Evyn arose as a contemporary variant in the late 20th and early 21st centuries and is used for all genders. Related spellings and cognates include Evan, Evin, Evynn, Evynne, and, abroad, Ieuan and Ifan. Common nicknames are Ev, Evie (especially for girls), and Van. Evyn suits parents seeking a succinct, modern twist on a classic name with deep biblical and Celtic roots.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Girls | 2020 | #278 | 6 | 2,919 |
| Canada | Boys | 2006 | #303 | 6 | 2,234 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #885 | 8 | 7,044 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #900 | 17 | 8,487 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,265 | 3 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Evyn is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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