Evan vs Irma

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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Irma

Girl #2,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,608
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irm

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Irma Rank #2,608

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #2608 for Irma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Evan ___

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

Irma ___

  • Irma Louise
  • Irma Mae
  • Irma Jean
  • Irma Rose
  • Irma Grace
  • Irma Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

If you choose Irma

Gertrude Bertha Otto Karl Hildegard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Irma more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Irma at #2608 in the United States.

What do Evan and Irma mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Irma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin).

Are Evan and Irma boy or girl names?

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

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