Origin:
English
Shakespearean
Welsh
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Son of Evan. Evan is the Welsh form of the Hebrew John, meaning God has been gracious, or God has shown favor.
Soul Urge:People with the name Evans have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Expression:People with the name Evans are excellent at analyzing, understanding, and learning. They tend to be mystics, philosophers, scholars, and teachers. Because they live so much in the mind, they tend to be quiet and introspective, and are usually introverts. When presented with issues, they will see the larger picture. Their solitary thoughtfulness and analysis of people and world events may make them seem aloof, and sometimes even melancholy.