Evan vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Evan Rank #143

Simon Rank #251

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Evan or Simon more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Evan and Simon mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Evan and Simon boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.