Adrian vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#72
Total SSA Count
4,617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ade

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Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adrian Rank #72
Evan Rank #143

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #143 for Evan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adrian ___

  • Adrian James
  • Adrian Michael
  • Adrian Thomas
  • Adrian Alexander
  • Adrian Mark
  • Adrian Paul

Evan ___

  • Evan James
  • Evan Thomas
  • Evan Michael
  • Evan Lee
  • Evan Alexander
  • Evan John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adrian

Julian Sebastian Natalie Victoria Marcus

If you choose Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrian or Evan more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Evan mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Adrian and Evan boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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