Kevin vs Christopher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Kevin Rank #196

Christopher Rank #61

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Christopher more popular?

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Christopher mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin).

Are Kevin and Christopher boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Christopher is primarily a boy name.