Evan vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Evan Rank #143

Rory Rank #226

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Evan or Rory more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Evan and Rory mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Evan and Rory boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.