Nathan vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Nathan Rank #62

Evan Rank #143

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Nathan or Evan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Evan mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Nathan and Evan boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.