Evan vs Ian

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 #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

✓ All Clear

Evan Rank #143

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Ian mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Evan and Ian boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.