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Evan vs Elliott

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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Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Elliott Rank #163

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #163 for Elliott.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Elliott more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Elliott at #163 in the United States.

What do Evan and Elliott mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin).

Are Evan and Elliott boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Elliott is primarily a boy name.

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