Evan vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Evan Rank #143

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Samuel mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Evan and Samuel boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.