Evan vs Brandon

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 #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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Evan Rank #143

Brandon Rank #230

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #230 for Brandon.

Is Evan or Brandon more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.

What do Evan and Brandon mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin).

Are Evan and Brandon boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Brandon is primarily a boy name.