Louis vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

Cultural Roots

French English German Spanish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#236
Total SSA Count
1,503
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Louis Rank #236
Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #236 for Louis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Louis or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Louis at #236 in the United States.

What do Louis and Evan mean?

Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Louis and Evan boy or girl names?

Louis is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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