Evan vs Waylon

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 #65 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wayside land, roadside settlement"

Origin: Old English

American Southern American

✓ All Clear

Evan Rank #143

Waylon Rank #65

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Waylon more popular?

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Waylon mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Evan and Waylon boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Waylon is primarily a boy name.