Evan vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Evan Rank #143

Gavin Rank #254

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Evan or Gavin more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Evan and Gavin mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Evan and Gavin boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.