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Evan vs Elliot

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Elliot Rank #150

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #150 for Elliot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Elliot more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Evan and Elliot mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Evan and Elliot boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Elliot is primarily a boy name.

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