Callan vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callan

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English Irish American German French

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Callan Rank #242

Kevin Rank #196

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #242 for Callan.

Is Callan or Kevin more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Callan at #242 in the United States.

What do Callan and Kevin mean?

Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Callan and Kevin boy or girl names?

Callan is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.