Evan vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Evan Rank #143

Malcolm Rank #314

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Evan or Malcolm more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Evan and Malcolm mean?

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

Are Evan and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.