Evan vs Archie

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

Archie

Boy #334 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"truly brave, genuinely bold"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

British Scottish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#334
Total SSA Count
1,037
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Archie Rank #334

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #334 for Archie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Archie more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Archie at #334 in the United States.

What do Evan and Archie mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Archie means "truly brave, genuinely bold" (Germanic origin).

Are Evan and Archie boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Archie is primarily a boy name.

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