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Otto vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Evan mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Otto and Evan boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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