Evan vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Evan Rank #143

King Rank #343

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #343 for King.

Is Evan or King more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Evan and King mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Evan and King boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.