Evan vs Connor

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 #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Evan Rank #143

Connor Rank #136

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Connor more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Connor mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Evan and Connor boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Connor is primarily a boy name.