Richard vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Evan mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Richard and Evan boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.