Kevin vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kevin Rank #196
Adolf Rank #26,599

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kevin or Adolf more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Adolf mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Kevin and Adolf boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.

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