Evan vs Ethan

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 #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Evan Rank #143

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Ethan mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Evan and Ethan boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.