Evan vs Chong

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

Chong

Boy #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Korean Vietnamese Hmong

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,507
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Chong Rank #31,507

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #31507 for Chong.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Chong more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do Evan and Chong mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin).

Are Evan and Chong boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Chong is primarily a boy name.

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