Evan vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Evan Rank #143

Derek Rank #258

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Evan or Derek more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Evan and Derek mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Evan and Derek boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.