Hunter vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Hunter Rank #128

Evan Rank #143

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Hunter or Evan more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Evan mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Hunter and Evan boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.