Jackson vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English Irish American German French

✓ All Clear

Jackson Rank #35

Kevin Rank #196

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Jackson or Kevin more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Kevin mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jackson and Kevin boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.