Kevin vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kevin Rank #196

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Benjamin mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kevin and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.