Orion vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orion

Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Orion Rank #326

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #326 for Orion.

Is Orion or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Orion and Evan mean?

Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Orion and Evan boy or girl names?

Orion is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.