Evan vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Evan Rank #143

Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Jonathan mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Evan and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.