Dylan vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh 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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Dylan Rank #28

Evan Rank #143

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Dylan or Evan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Evan mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Dylan and Evan boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.