Evan vs Eli

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 #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian

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Evan Rank #143

Eli Rank #92

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Eli more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Eli mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Evan and Eli boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Eli is primarily a boy name.