Kevin vs Brian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

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Kevin Rank #196

Brian Rank #301

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Kevin or Brian more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Brian mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Kevin and Brian boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.