Evan vs Rowan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Evan Rank #143

Rowan Rank #71

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Rowan more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Rowan mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Evan and Rowan boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Rowan is primarily a boy name.