Evan vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Evan Rank #143

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and August mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Evan and August boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.