Evan vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Evan Rank #143

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Jacob mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Evan and Jacob boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.