Evan vs Ayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Evan Rank #143

Ayden Rank #213

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Evan or Ayden more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Evan and Ayden mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Evan and Ayden boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.