The baby name Bevan is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "BEV-un".
Bevan is a Welsh name that means "son of Evan". Evan is a Welsh form of John, which means "God is gracious". The name Bevan has been in use since the 19th century and is still popular in Wales today. It is a unisex name, meaning it can be used for both boys and girls.
The pronunciation of Bevan is BEE-van. The name is composed of two parts: "Be" and "van". "Be" means "son of" in Welsh, while "van" is a shortened form of "Evan". The name Bevan has been used by several notable people, including Welsh politician Aneurin Bevan, who was instrumental in the creation of the National Health Service in the UK.
The origin of the name Bevan can be traced back to Wales, where it is a common surname. It is believed that the name originated as a patronymic, meaning it was used to identify the son of someone named Evan. Over time, the name became a first name in its own right. Today, Bevan is a popular name in Wales and is also used in other English-speaking countries.