Kevin vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Kevin Rank #196

Briggs Rank #327

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #327 for Briggs.

Is Kevin or Briggs more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Briggs mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Kevin and Briggs boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.