Elli 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

Elli Rank #2,975
Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #2975 for Elli.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elli ___

  • Elli Rose
  • Elli Mae
  • Elli Grace
  • Elli Jane
  • Elli Kate
  • Elli Claire

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 Elli

Mila Luna Finn Leo Isla

If you choose Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elli or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Elli at #2975 in the United States.

What do Elli and Evan mean?

Elli means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Elli and Evan boy or girl names?

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

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