Evan vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Evan Rank #143

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Leon mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Evan and Leon boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.