Evan Parmenter

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Evan Parmenter — God is gracious
63K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Evan Parmenter 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 Parmenter: Amy Parmenter (born 1997), Australian netball player Carolyn Parmenter, fictional character in the Marvel Universe Charles S. Parmenter (1933–2025), American chemist Christine Whiting Parmenter (1877–1953), American author Dennis Parmenter (1950–2020), Illinois politician Doug Parmenter (born 1987), British musician Ezra Parmenter (1823–1873), Massachusetts politician Ian Parmenter (1945–2024), Australian celebrity chef, winemaker and author Michael Parmenter (born 1954), New Zealand choreographer and dancer Ross Parmenter (1912–1999), Canadian music critic, editor and author Roswell A. 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: Parmenter

English

Amy Parmenter (born 1997), Australian netball player Carolyn Parmenter, fictional character in the Marvel Universe Charles S. Parmenter (1933–2025), American chemist Christine Whiting Parmenter (1877–1953), American author Dennis Parmenter (1950–2020), Illinois politician Doug Parmenter (born 1987), British musician Ezra Parmenter (1823–1873), Massachusetts politician Ian Parmenter (1945–2024), Australian celebrity chef, winemaker and author Michael Parmenter (born 1954), New Zealand choreographer and dancer Ross Parmenter (1912–1999), Canadian music critic, editor and author Roswell A.

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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 Parmenter

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 Parmenter:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Parmenter?
The surname Parmenter originates from English. Amy Parmenter (born 1997), Australian netball player Carolyn Parmenter, fictional character in the Marvel Universe Charles S. Parmenter (1933–2025), American chemist Christine Whiting Parmenter (1877–1953), American author Dennis Parmenter (1950–2020), Illinois politician Doug Parmenter (born 1987), British musician Ezra Parmenter (1823–1873), Massachusetts politician Ian Parmenter (1945–2024), Australian celebrity chef, winemaker and author Michael Parmenter (born 1954), New Zealand choreographer and dancer Ross Parmenter (1912–1999), Canadian music critic, editor and author Roswell A.
What are the origins of the name Evan Parmenter?
The name Evan Parmenter combines two different traditions: the first name Evan has Greek roots, while the surname Parmenter originates from English.
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