Ryan vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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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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Ryan Rank #87

Evan Rank #143

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Ryan or Evan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Evan mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Ryan and Evan boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.