Evelyn - name meaning and origin

The boy's and girl's name Evelyn \e-vel-yn, ev(e)-lyn\ is of Norman origin. Surname used as given name. Author Evelyn Waugh's first wife was also called Evelyn; their friends referred to them as "He-Evelyn" and "She-Evelyn".

Evelyn has 1 variant form: Evelin.

Evelyn is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Evelyn. Compare Evelyn with related baby names.