Evan vs Abel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Evan Rank #143

Abel Rank #220

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Evan or Abel more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Evan and Abel mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Evan and Abel boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Abel is primarily a boy name.