Evan vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Evan Rank #143

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Elijah mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Evan and Elijah boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.