Jared vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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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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Jared Rank #394

Kevin Rank #196

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #394 for Jared.

Is Jared or Kevin more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Jared and Kevin mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jared and Kevin boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.