Evan vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Evan Rank #143

Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Arthur mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Evan and Arthur boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.