Brandon vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brandon

Boy #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Brandon Rank #230

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #230 for Brandon.

Is Brandon or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.

What do Brandon and Evan mean?

Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Brandon and Evan boy or girl names?

Brandon is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.