Evan vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Evan Rank #143

Peter Rank #192

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Evan or Peter more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Evan and Peter mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Evan and Peter boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.