James vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"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

Welsh English American Scottish

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James Rank #5

Evan Rank #143

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #143 for Evan.

Is James or Evan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do James and Evan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are James and Evan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.