Evan vs Max

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 #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

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Evan Rank #143

Max Rank #175

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #175 for Max.

Is Evan or Max more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Evan and Max mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Evan and Max boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.