Edward vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

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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Edward Rank #228

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Edward or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Edward and Evan mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Edward and Evan boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.