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David vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Evan Rank #143

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #143 for Evan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Evan more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do David and Evan mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are David and Evan boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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