Evan vs Greyson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the grey-haired one"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

Evan Rank #143

Greyson Rank #127

Greyson is more popular, ranked #127 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Greyson more popular?

Greyson is more popular, ranked #127 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Greyson mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Greyson means "son of the grey-haired one" (English origin).

Are Evan and Greyson boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Greyson is primarily a boy name.