Evan vs Yian

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 #5,529 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"easy peace, comfort"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Southeast Asian

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Evan Rank #143

Yian Rank #5,529

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #5529 for Yian.

Is Evan or Yian more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Yian at #5529 in the United States.

What do Evan and Yian mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Yian means "easy peace, comfort" (Chinese origin).

Are Evan and Yian boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Yian is primarily a boy name.