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Evan vs Atticus

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

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Atticus

Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

Cultural Roots

English American classical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#277
Total SSA Count
1,223
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Atticus Rank #277

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #277 for Atticus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Atticus more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Atticus at #277 in the United States.

What do Evan and Atticus mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin).

Are Evan and Atticus boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Atticus is primarily a boy name.

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