Evan vs Jason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Evan Rank #143

Jason Rank #148

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #148 for Jason.

Is Evan or Jason more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Evan and Jason mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin).

Are Evan and Jason boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Jason is primarily a boy name.