Evan vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Richard' can be twisted to 'bitch'"}

Evan Rank #143

Richard Rank #232

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Evan or Richard more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Evan and Richard mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Evan and Richard boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.