Evan vs Gabriel

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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Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43
Total SSA Count
6,379
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Gabriel Rank #43

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #143 for Evan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Gabriel more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Gabriel mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin).

Are Evan and Gabriel boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Gabriel is primarily a boy name.

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