Evan vs William

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

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Evan Rank #143

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and William mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Evan and William boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.