Archer vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Archer

Boy #115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who shoots with a bow and arrow"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Archer Rank #115

Evan Rank #143

Archer is more popular, ranked #115 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Archer or Evan more popular?

Archer is more popular, ranked #115 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Archer and Evan mean?

Archer means "one who shoots with a bow and arrow" (Old English origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Archer and Evan boy or girl names?

Archer is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.