Wesley vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wesley

Boy #58 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the western farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American Protestant Christian

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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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Wesley Rank #58

Evan Rank #143

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Wesley or Evan more popular?

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Wesley and Evan mean?

Wesley means "from the western farmstead" (Old English origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Wesley and Evan boy or girl names?

Wesley is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.