Evan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Evan Rank #143

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and James mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Evan and James boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.