Evan vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Evan Rank #143

Alan Rank #167

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Evan or Alan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Evan and Alan mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Evan and Alan boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.