Evan vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Evan Rank #143

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and John mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Evan and John boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.