Evan vs Ryan

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 #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Evan Rank #143

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Ryan mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Evan and Ryan boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.