Evan vs Archer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who shoots with a bow and arrow"

Origin: Old English

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Evan Rank #143

Archer Rank #115

Archer is more popular, ranked #115 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Archer more popular?

Archer is more popular, ranked #115 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Archer mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Archer means "one who shoots with a bow and arrow" (Old English origin).

Are Evan and Archer boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Archer is primarily a boy name.