Eric vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Eric Rank #252

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Evan mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Eric and Evan boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.