Evan vs Owen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Evan Rank #143

Owen Rank #26

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Owen more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Owen mean?

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

Are Evan and Owen boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Owen is primarily a boy name.