Evan vs Jeremiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jeremiah

Boy #93 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God will uplift, exalt"

Origin: Hebrew (Yirmeyahu)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#93
Total SSA Count
3,702
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Jeremiah Rank #93

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 vs #143 for Evan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Jeremiah more popular?

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Jeremiah mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Jeremiah means "God will uplift, exalt" (Hebrew (Yirmeyahu) origin).

Are Evan and Jeremiah boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Jeremiah is primarily a boy name.

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