Iona vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iona

Girl #2,771 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"island (of Saint Columba)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic place name

Scottish Irish Welsh British Christian

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Girl #2,779 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the Lord is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

Welsh English American

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Iona Rank #2,771

Evan Rank #2,779

Iona is more popular, ranked #2771 vs #2779 for Evan.

Is Iona or Evan more popular?

Iona is more popular, ranked #2771 compared to Evan at #2779 in the United States.

What do Iona and Evan mean?

Iona means "island (of Saint Columba)" (Scottish Gaelic place name origin). Evan means "the Lord is gracious" (Hebrew via Welsh origin).

Are Iona and Evan boy or girl names?

Iona is primarily a girl name. Evan is primarily a girl name.