Elijah vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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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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Elijah Rank #8

Evan Rank #143

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Elijah or Evan more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Evan mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Elijah and Evan boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.