Jonathan vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Jonathan Rank #83

Evan Rank #143

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Jonathan or Evan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Evan mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Jonathan and Evan boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.