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Evan

American  
[ev-uhn] / ˈɛv ən /

noun

  1. a male given name, Welsh form of John.


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He established Evan Williams Racing in 2003 and became one of Wales' most successful trainers with top-four finishes in five consecutive Grand Nationals at Aintree between 2009 and 2013.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Luke, dad of year seven pupil Evan, said the pilot was a "fantastic idea", adding he wasn't worried about not being able to contact his son directly during school time.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The Dodgers’ closer gave up a single to former Dodger Joc Pedersen and then a two-run home run to Evan Carter that cut the lead to 7-6.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

“M&A in biotech and biopharma is kind of the lifeblood of the way that the industry works,” said Evan Seigerman, head of healthcare research at BMO Capital Markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Ms. Rochambeau has her hand over her mouth and her eyes on a chair that got knocked over when everyone stampeded over to Evan.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden