Evan vs Harvey

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

Harvey

Boy #244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle worthy"

Origin: Old Breton

Cultural Roots

English British Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#244
Total SSA Count
1,441
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Harvey Rank #244

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #244 for Harvey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Harvey more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Harvey at #244 in the United States.

What do Evan and Harvey mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Harvey means "battle worthy" (Old Breton origin).

Are Evan and Harvey boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Harvey is primarily a boy name.

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