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David vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#196
Total SSA Count
1,822
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Kevin Rank #196

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #196 for Kevin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Kevin more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do David and Kevin mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are David and Kevin boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.

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