Jordan vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jordan

Boy #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to flow down, descend"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Jordan Rank #104

Evan Rank #143

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Jordan or Evan more popular?

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Jordan and Evan mean?

Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Jordan and Evan boy or girl names?

Jordan is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.