Evan vs River

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 #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

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Evan Rank #143

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and River mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Evan and River boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.