Brian vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brian

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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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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Brian Rank #301

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Brian or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Brian and Evan mean?

Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Brian and Evan boy or girl names?

Brian is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.