Asher 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

Asher Rank #20
Evan Rank #143

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #143 for Evan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asher ___

  • Asher James
  • Asher Cole
  • Asher Gray
  • Asher Bennett
  • Asher Thomas
  • Asher River

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 Asher

Ezra Silas Ivy Elijah Hazel

If you choose Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asher or Evan more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Asher and Evan mean?

Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Asher and Evan boy or girl names?

Asher is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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