Evan vs Holden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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Evan Rank #143

Holden Rank #281

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #281 for Holden.

Is Evan or Holden more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Evan and Holden mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin).

Are Evan and Holden boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Holden is primarily a boy name.