Evan vs Justin

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Evan →

Justin

Boy #199 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"just, righteous"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#199
Total SSA Count
1,788
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jus

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Justin →

Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Justin Rank #199

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #199 for Justin.

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

Justin ___

  • Justin James
  • Justin Michael
  • Justin Alexander
  • Justin Lee
  • Justin Ryan
  • Justin Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

If you choose Justin

Brandon Tyler Brittany Ashley Ryan

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Justin more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Justin at #199 in the United States.

What do Evan and Justin mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Justin means "just, righteous" (Latin origin).

Are Evan and Justin boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Justin is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Justin vs Evan Evan vs Axel Evan vs Isaac Evan vs Matteo Evan vs Ezequiel
← Full profile: Evan ← Full profile: Justin Browse all baby names