Henry vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Henry Rank #6

Evan Rank #143

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Henry or Evan more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Henry and Evan mean?

Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Henry and Evan boy or girl names?

Henry is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.