Preston vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English 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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Preston Rank #330

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Preston or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Preston and Evan mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Preston and Evan boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.