Evan vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Evan Rank #143

Gideon Rank #332

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Evan or Gideon more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Evan and Gideon mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Evan and Gideon boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.