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Zoe vs Eva

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eva

Girl #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"breath of life, to breathe"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian German Scandinavian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#120
Total SSA Count
2,296
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Zoe Rank #29
Eva Rank #120

Zoe is more popular, ranked #29 vs #120 for Eva.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zoe or Eva more popular?

Zoe is more popular, ranked #29 compared to Eva at #120 in the United States.

What do Zoe and Eva mean?

Zoe means "life" (Greek zoe origin). Eva means "breath of life, to breathe" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zoe and Eva boy or girl names?

Zoe is primarily a girl name. Eva is primarily a girl name.

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