Evan vs Colt

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 #276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"frisky, energetic youth"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Evan Rank #143

Colt Rank #276

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #276 for Colt.

Is Evan or Colt more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Colt at #276 in the United States.

What do Evan and Colt mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin).

Are Evan and Colt boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Colt is primarily a boy name.