Evan vs Lane

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 #261 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow road, path"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Evan Rank #143

Lane Rank #261

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #261 for Lane.

Is Evan or Lane more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Lane at #261 in the United States.

What do Evan and Lane mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Lane means "narrow road, path" (Old English origin).

Are Evan and Lane boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Lane is primarily a boy name.