Evan vs Griffin

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 #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Evan Rank #143

Griffin Rank #223

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Evan or Griffin more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Evan and Griffin mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Evan and Griffin boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.