Evan vs Norma

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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Norma

Girl #2,607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rule, standard"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,607
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Norm, Normy

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Norma Rank #2,607

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #2607 for Norma.

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

Norma ___

  • Norma Jean
  • Norma Mae
  • Norma Louise
  • Norma Joyce
  • Norma Ann
  • Norma Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

If you choose Norma

Dorothy Edna Robert Raymond Gloria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Norma more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Norma at #2607 in the United States.

What do Evan and Norma mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Norma means "rule, standard" (Latin origin).

Are Evan and Norma boy or girl names?

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

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