Evan vs Knox

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 #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Evan Rank #143

Knox Rank #209

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Evan or Knox more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Evan and Knox mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Evan and Knox boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.