Evan Goto

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Evan Goto — God is gracious
63K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Evan Goto is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Evan is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Evan is a Welsh masculine given name, derived from Iefan, a Welsh form of the name John. Evan can also occasionally be found as a shortened version of Greek names like Evangelos, Evander, or Evandro. While predominantly male, the name is occasionally given to women, as with the actress Evan Rachel Wood. It may also be encountered as a surname, although Evans is a far more common form within this context. Other languages possess words and names ostensibly similar to Evan, such as Eòghann in Scottish Gaelic, Eógan in Irish, Owain in Welsh, and Owen in English. The surname Goto: Gotō (後藤, 五藤, 五島), also spelled Gotou or Gotoh, is a Japanese surname. People with the name include: Jin Goto (born 1968), Japanese nihonga painter John Goto (born 1949), British artist known for his montage color photography Joseph Goto (1920–1994), American sculptor Keiichirō Gotō (1918–2004), Japanese photographer Goto Yujo (1440–1512), Japanese artisan and sword fitting maker Film, television, and video games Hirohito Gotō (born 1969), Japanese television and stage director Hiroki Gotō (born 1985), Japanese voice actor Hiroyuki Goto (born 1973), Japanese game designer and pi reciter Keiji . Evan is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 63K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Evan reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Evan

Meaning: God is gracious

Greek

Evan is a Welsh masculine given name, derived from Iefan, a Welsh form of the name John. Evan can also occasionally be found as a shortened version of Greek names like Evangelos, Evander, or Evandro. While predominantly male, the name is occasionally given to women, as with the actress Evan Rachel Wood. It may also be encountered as a surname, although Evans is a far more common form within this context. Other languages possess words and names ostensibly similar to Evan, such as Eòghann in Scottish Gaelic, Eógan in Irish, Owain in Welsh, and Owen in English.

Surname: Goto

Spanish

Gotō (後藤, 五藤, 五島), also spelled Gotou or Gotoh, is a Japanese surname. People with the name include: Jin Goto (born 1968), Japanese nihonga painter John Goto (born 1949), British artist known for his montage color photography Joseph Goto (1920–1994), American sculptor Keiichirō Gotō (1918–2004), Japanese photographer Goto Yujo (1440–1512), Japanese artisan and sword fitting maker Film, television, and video games Hirohito Gotō (born 1969), Japanese television and stage director Hiroki Gotō (born 1985), Japanese voice actor Hiroyuki Goto (born 1973), Japanese game designer and pi reciter Keiji .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Evan is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Evan by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Evan Goto

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Evan Goto:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Evan?
The first name Evan originates from Greek. Evan is a Welsh masculine given name, derived from Iefan, a Welsh form of the name John. Evan can also occasionally be found as a shortened version of Greek names like Evangelos, Evander, or Evandro. While predominantly male, the name is occasionally given to women, as with the actress Evan Rachel Wood. It may also be encountered as a surname, although Evans is a far more common form within this context. Other languages possess words and names ostensibly similar to Evan, such as Eòghann in Scottish Gaelic, Eógan in Irish, Owain in Welsh, and Owen in English.
When was Evan most popular?
The name Evan reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Goto?
The surname Goto originates from Spanish. Gotō (後藤, 五藤, 五島), also spelled Gotou or Gotoh, is a Japanese surname. People with the name include: Jin Goto (born 1968), Japanese nihonga painter John Goto (born 1949), British artist known for his montage color photography Joseph Goto (1920–1994), American sculptor Keiichirō Gotō (1918–2004), Japanese photographer Goto Yujo (1440–1512), Japanese artisan and sword fitting maker Film, television, and video games Hirohito Gotō (born 1969), Japanese television and stage director Hiroki Gotō (born 1985), Japanese voice actor Hiroyuki Goto (born 1973), Japanese game designer and pi reciter Keiji .
What are the origins of the name Evan Goto?
The name Evan Goto combines two different traditions: the first name Evan has Greek roots, while the surname Goto originates from Spanish.
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