Kevin vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English Irish American German French

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Kevin Rank #196

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Dean mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Kevin and Dean boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.