Evan vs Elmer

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 #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Evan Rank #143

Elmer Rank #1,169

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Evan or Elmer more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Evan and Elmer mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Evan and Elmer boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.