Jacob vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Jacob Rank #41

Evan Rank #143

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Jacob or Evan more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Evan mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Jacob and Evan boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.