Evan vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Evan Rank #143

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Alexander mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Evan and Alexander boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.