Evan vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Evan Rank #143

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and David mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Evan and David boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.