Evan vs Maxwell

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 #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Evan Rank #143

Maxwell Rank #182

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Evan or Maxwell more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Evan and Maxwell mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Evan and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.