John vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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John Rank #21

Kevin Rank #196

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is John or Kevin more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do John and Kevin mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are John and Kevin boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.