Evan vs Orion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

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Evan Rank #143

Orion Rank #326

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #326 for Orion.

Is Evan or Orion more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Evan and Orion mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Evan and Orion boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.