Evan vs Asher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American English

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Evan Rank #143

Asher Rank #20

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Asher more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Asher mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Evan and Asher boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Asher is primarily a boy name.