Evan vs Finley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Finley

Boy #290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-haired hero; white warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#290
Total SSA Count
1,153
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Finley Rank #290

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #290 for Finley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Finley more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Finley at #290 in the United States.

What do Evan and Finley mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Finley means "fair-haired hero; white warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Evan and Finley boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Finley is primarily a boy name.

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