Amelia 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

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Evan Rank #143

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #143 for Evan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

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 Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Evan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Evan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Amelia and Evan boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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