Christopher vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Christopher

Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Christopher Rank #61

Evan Rank #143

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Christopher or Evan more popular?

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Christopher and Evan mean?

Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Christopher and Evan boy or girl names?

Christopher is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.