Evan Vidales

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Evan Vidales — God is gracious
63K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Evan Vidales 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 Vidales: Abraham Vidales (born 1994), Mexican kickboxer Damián Zepeda Vidales (born 1978), Mexican politician David Vidales (born 2002), Spanish racing driver Javier Vidales (born 1965), Spanish football manager Jhonny Vidales (born 1992), Peruvian footballer Luis Vidales (1904–1990), Colombian poet and writer Octavio Vidales (born 1965), Peruvian footballer 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: Vidales

Spanish

Abraham Vidales (born 1994), Mexican kickboxer Damián Zepeda Vidales (born 1978), Mexican politician David Vidales (born 2002), Spanish racing driver Javier Vidales (born 1965), Spanish football manager Jhonny Vidales (born 1992), Peruvian footballer Luis Vidales (1904–1990), Colombian poet and writer Octavio Vidales (born 1965), Peruvian footballer

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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 Vidales

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 Vidales:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Vidales?
The surname Vidales originates from Spanish. Abraham Vidales (born 1994), Mexican kickboxer Damián Zepeda Vidales (born 1978), Mexican politician David Vidales (born 2002), Spanish racing driver Javier Vidales (born 1965), Spanish football manager Jhonny Vidales (born 1992), Peruvian footballer Luis Vidales (1904–1990), Colombian poet and writer Octavio Vidales (born 1965), Peruvian footballer
What are the origins of the name Evan Vidales?
The name Evan Vidales combines two different traditions: the first name Evan has Greek roots, while the surname Vidales originates from Spanish.
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