Alexander vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Alexander Rank #27

Evan Rank #143

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Alexander or Evan more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Evan mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Alexander and Evan boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.