Evan vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Evan Rank #143

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Daniel mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Evan and Daniel boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.