Bevan

Bevan is a boy's name of English origin meaning “son of Evan.” In 2024 it was given to 8 boys in the United States.

Bevan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“son of Evan”

About the name Bevan

Bevan belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “son of Evan” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Bevan first appears in Social Security records in 1923. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2210 in 1978, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 567 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Bevan in US records

First recorded (US)
1923
Best US rank
#2210 in 1978
Peak year
1978
Babies named Bevan in 2024
8
Total since 1880
567

Bevan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#845 in 1997
Babies named Bevan in 2025
6
Total since 1996
227

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bevan mean?

Bevan means “son of Evan” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Bevan a boy or girl name?

Bevan is a boy name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bevan?

Bevan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Bevan?

Bevan first appears in US records in 1923. Its best-ever ranking was #2210 in 1978, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.