Kevin vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kevin Rank #196

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Daniel mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kevin and Daniel boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.