Evan vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Evan Rank #143

Edward Rank #228

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Evan or Edward more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Evan and Edward mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Evan and Edward boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.