Evon
Evon is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Yew tree; bow maker.
Origin and history
Evon is a masculine name with roots traced to the French and Breton name Yvon, a diminutive of Yves derived from a Germanic element meaning 'yew tree'. It has also been used occasionally as a variant of Evan or Yvonne. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare name.
Popularity in the United States
760 babies in the United States have been named Evon since 1880. It ranks #3916 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1907.
States where it is most popular
- MS (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 30 |
| 1920-1930 | 84 |
| 1930-1940 | 88 |
| 1940-1950 | 65 |
| 1950-1960 | 54 |
| 1960-1970 | 18 |
| 1970-1980 | 24 |
| 1980-1990 | 74 |
| 1990-2000 | 112 |
| 2000-2010 | 117 |
| 2010-2019 | 74 |
| 2020-2029 | 20 |
Fun facts
- Evon derives from the Old Norse and Germanic word for yew, a wood historically prized for making archery bows.
- While typically connected to Yves and Yvon, Evon is also adopted as a phonetic variant of the Welsh name Evan.