Evan vs Theodore

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

Evan Rank #143
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #143 for Evan.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Theodore mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Evan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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