Joshua vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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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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Joshua Rank #57

Evan Rank #143

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Joshua or Evan more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Joshua and Evan mean?

Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Joshua and Evan boy or girl names?

Joshua is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.