Evans vs Arlen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evans

Boy #1,880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Evan"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Evans Rank #1,880

Arlen Rank #1,688

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 vs #1880 for Evans.

Is Evans or Arlen more popular?

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 compared to Evans at #1880 in the United States.

What do Evans and Arlen mean?

Evans means "son of Evan" (Welsh origin). Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Evans and Arlen boy or girl names?

Evans is primarily a boy name. Arlen is primarily a boy name.