Evan vs Brian

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 #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Evan Rank #143

Brian Rank #301

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Evan or Brian more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Evan and Brian mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Evan and Brian boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.