Callum vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Callum Rank #159
Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #159 for Callum.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Callum ___

  • Callum James
  • Callum Alexander
  • Callum John
  • Callum William
  • Callum Robert
  • Callum Andrew

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 Callum

Finn Rowan Isla Aoife Niamh

If you choose Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callum or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Callum at #159 in the United States.

What do Callum and Evan mean?

Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Callum and Evan boy or girl names?

Callum is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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