Evan vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Evan Rank #143

Eric Rank #252

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Evan or Eric more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Evan and Eric mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Evan and Eric boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.