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Origin: French

Meaning: Yew

Show your cheerful cherub your love for them is evergreen with the name Evo. Evo is a masculine name of French origin that means “yew.” A yew is an evergreen coniferous tree that never loses its leaves and grows berrylike fruits. They live to a great age and are often linked to folklore tales and superstition. As one of the few evergreen trees to grow in Ireland, they became key symbols in Celtic mythology, representing death, resurrection, and rebirth. Due to their self-healing abilities, they also symbolize strength, a trait that your sweet baby is sure to possess with a name like Evo. Evo is a variation of the popular name Evan or Yves, which also has links to the evergreen tree.