Evan vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Evan Rank #143

Paul Rank #264

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Evan or Paul more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Evan and Paul mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Evan and Paul boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.