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Evan vs Theo

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

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Theo

Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#80
Total SSA Count
4,110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Theo Rank #80

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 vs #143 for Evan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Theo mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Evan and Theo boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.

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