Adonis 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
Nicknames
Ev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adonis Rank #206
Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #206 for Adonis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adonis ___

  • Adonis James
  • Adonis Lee
  • Adonis Xavier
  • Adonis Michael
  • Adonis Ray
  • Adonis Marco

Evan ___

  • Evan James
  • Evan Thomas
  • Evan Michael
  • Evan Lee
  • Evan Alexander
  • Evan John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adonis

Apollo Orion Cassandra Athena Darius

If you choose Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adonis or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Adonis at #206 in the United States.

What do Adonis and Evan mean?

Adonis means "lord, master" (Phoenician origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Adonis and Evan boy or girl names?

Adonis is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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