Arthur vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Evan Rank #143

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Arthur or Evan more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Evan mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Arthur and Evan boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.