Evan vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

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Evan Rank #143

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Adam mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Evan and Adam boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.