Anthony vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tony, Ant, Tone

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Anthony Rank #44
Evan Rank #143

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #143 for Evan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anthony ___

  • Anthony James
  • Anthony Michael
  • Anthony Robert
  • Anthony William
  • Anthony Joseph
  • Anthony Paul

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 Anthony

Michael Joseph Nicholas Maria Catherine

If you choose Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Evan more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Evan mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Anthony and Evan boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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