Evan vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Ao Rank #14,516

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Ao more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Evan and Ao mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Evan and Ao boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.

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