Kevin vs Bryson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice, the speckled one"

Origin: Welsh via English

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Kevin Rank #196

Bryson Rank #147

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Bryson more popular?

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Bryson mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Bryson means "son of Brice, the speckled one" (Welsh via English origin).

Are Kevin and Bryson boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Bryson is primarily a boy name.