Evan vs Romeo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Romeo

Boy #283 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pilgrim to Rome; from Rome"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#283
Total SSA Count
1,188
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Romeo Rank #283

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #283 for Romeo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Romeo more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Romeo at #283 in the United States.

What do Evan and Romeo mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Romeo means "pilgrim to Rome; from Rome" (Italian/Latin origin).

Are Evan and Romeo boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Romeo is primarily a boy name.

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