Evan vs Sebastian

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
Sebastian Rank #14

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 vs #143 for Evan.

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

Sebastian ___

  • Sebastian James
  • Sebastian Alexander
  • Sebastian Cole
  • Sebastian Grey
  • Sebastian Patrick
  • Sebastian Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

If you choose Sebastian

Olivia Valentina Maximilian Eleanor Isadora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Sebastian more popular?

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Sebastian mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Sebastian means "from Sebastia" (Latin origin).

Are Evan and Sebastian boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Sebastian is primarily a boy name.

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