Evan vs Kayson

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

Evan Rank #143
Kayson Rank #291

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #291 for Kayson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Evan ___

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

Kayson ___

  • Kayson James
  • Kayson Lee
  • Kayson Cole
  • Kayson Reese
  • Kayson Blake
  • Kayson Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

If you choose Kayson

Brayden Landon Hadley Kinsley Zayden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Kayson more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Kayson at #291 in the United States.

What do Evan and Kayson mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Kayson means "rejoice, healer" (American/Persian origin).

Are Evan and Kayson boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Kayson is primarily a boy name.

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