Evan vs Henry

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 #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Evan Rank #143

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Henry mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Evan and Henry boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.