Kevin vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Kevin Rank #196

Alex Rank #205

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Kevin or Alex more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Alex mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Kevin and Alex boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.