Paul vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Paul Rank #264

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Evan mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Paul and Evan boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.