Aven vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aven

Boy #1,157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"river (from Celtic afon)"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,157
Total SSA Count
181
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
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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

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Popularity Comparison

Aven Rank #1,157
Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #1157 for Aven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aven ___

  • Aven James
  • Aven Cole
  • Aven Reid
  • Aven River
  • Aven Hawk
  • Aven Fox

Evan ___

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

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Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aven or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Aven at #1157 in the United States.

What do Aven and Evan mean?

Aven means "river (from Celtic afon)" (Celtic origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Aven and Evan boy or girl names?

Aven is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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