Evan vs Evalyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Girl #2,779 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the Lord is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

Welsh English American

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Girl #1,354 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wished for child, desired"

Origin: Norman French/Germanic

English American

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Evan Rank #2,779

Evalyn Rank #1,354

Evalyn is more popular, ranked #1354 vs #2779 for Evan.

Is Evan or Evalyn more popular?

Evalyn is more popular, ranked #1354 compared to Evan at #2779 in the United States.

What do Evan and Evalyn mean?

Evan means "the Lord is gracious" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Evalyn means "wished for child, desired" (Norman French/Germanic origin).

Are Evan and Evalyn boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a girl name. Evalyn is primarily a girl name.