Hayden vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Hayden Rank #154
Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #154 for Hayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hayden or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Hayden and Evan mean?

Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Hayden and Evan boy or girl names?

Hayden is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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