Dylan vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28
Total SSA Count
7,464
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dyl

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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

Dylan Rank #28
Evan Rank #143

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #143 for Evan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dylan ___

  • Dylan James
  • Dylan Thomas
  • Dylan Lee
  • Dylan Ryan
  • Dylan Paul
  • Dylan Michael

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 Dylan

Owen Rowan Nora Fiona Callum

If you choose Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dylan or Evan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Evan mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Dylan and Evan boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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