Evan vs Jackson

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 #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

English American Australian

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Evan Rank #143

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Jackson mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Evan and Jackson boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.