Evan vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Evan Rank #143

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Leo mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Evan and Leo boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.