Samuel vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Samuel Rank #17

Evan Rank #143

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Samuel or Evan more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Evan mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Samuel and Evan boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.