Evan vs Carter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #45 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"One who transports goods by cart; cart driver"

Origin: English

English American Scottish

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Evan Rank #143

Carter Rank #45

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Carter more popular?

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Carter mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Carter means "One who transports goods by cart; cart driver" (English origin).

Are Evan and Carter boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Carter is primarily a boy name.