Griffin vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Griffin Rank #223

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Griffin or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Evan mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Griffin and Evan boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.