Ian vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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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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Ian Rank #75

Evan Rank #143

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Ian or Evan more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Ian and Evan mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Ian and Evan boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.