Evan vs Robert

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 #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Evan Rank #143

Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Robert mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Evan and Robert boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.