Evan vs Kayden

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 #125 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle, companion"

Origin: Arabic (Qaydan)

American

✓ All Clear

Evan Rank #143

Kayden Rank #125

Kayden is more popular, ranked #125 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Kayden more popular?

Kayden is more popular, ranked #125 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Kayden mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Kayden means "battle, companion" (Arabic (Qaydan) origin).

Are Evan and Kayden boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Kayden is primarily a boy name.