Evan vs Brooks

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 #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

American British

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Evan Rank #143

Brooks Rank #67

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Brooks more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Brooks mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin).

Are Evan and Brooks boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Brooks is primarily a boy name.