Evan vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Evan Rank #143

Alex Rank #205

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Evan or Alex more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Evan and Alex mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Evan and Alex boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.