Evan vs Colton

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 #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

English American

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Evan Rank #143

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Colton mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Evan and Colton boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.