Evan vs Brayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Irish American English

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Evan Rank #143

Brayden Rank #190

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Evan or Brayden more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Evan and Brayden mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Evan and Brayden boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.