Patrick vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Evan mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Patrick and Evan boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.