Evan vs Livy

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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Livy

Girl #2,951 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"envious (alternative etymology)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Italian Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,951
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Liv

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Livy Rank #2,951

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #2951 for Livy.

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

Livy ___

  • Livy Grace
  • Livy Rose
  • Livy Jane
  • Livy Ann
  • Livy Claire
  • Livy Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

If you choose Livy

Ivy Violet Hazel Olive Eloise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Livy more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Livy at #2951 in the United States.

What do Evan and Livy mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Livy means "envious (alternative etymology)" (Latin origin).

Are Evan and Livy boy or girl names?

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

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