Evan vs Preston

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 #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Evan Rank #143

Preston Rank #330

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Evan or Preston more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Evan and Preston mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Evan and Preston boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.