Gabriel vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #43
Total SSA Count: 6,379
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Silas Thomas Benjamin Elijah

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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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Ethan Mason Atlas Henry

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Popularity Comparison

Gabriel Rank #43

Kevin Rank #196

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #196 for Kevin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriel or Kevin more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Gabriel and Kevin mean?

Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gabriel and Kevin boy or girl names?

Gabriel is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.

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