Kevin vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Kevin Rank #196

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Alexander mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Kevin and Alexander boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.