Evan vs Myles

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 #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

English Irish American

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Evan Rank #143

Myles Rank #99

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Myles more popular?

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Myles mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin).

Are Evan and Myles boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Myles is primarily a boy name.