King vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African 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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King Rank #343

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Evan mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are King and Evan boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.