Evan vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Evan Rank #143

Kevin Rank #196

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Evan or Kevin more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Evan and Kevin mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Evan and Kevin boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.