Callan vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callan

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Callan Rank #242

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #242 for Callan.

Is Callan or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Callan at #242 in the United States.

What do Callan and Evan mean?

Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Callan and Evan boy or girl names?

Callan is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.