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Evan vs Erick

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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Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Erick Rank #333

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #333 for Erick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Erick more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Evan and Erick mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Evan and Erick boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.

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