John vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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John Rank #21

Evan Rank #143

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #143 for Evan.

Is John or Evan more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do John and Evan mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are John and Evan boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.