Eli vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eli

Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Eli Rank #92

Evan Rank #143

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Eli or Evan more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Eli and Evan mean?

Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Eli and Evan boy or girl names?

Eli is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.