Briggs vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briggs

Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

English American

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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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Briggs Rank #327

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #327 for Briggs.

Is Briggs or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Briggs and Evan mean?

Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Briggs and Evan boy or girl names?

Briggs is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.