Kevin vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Kevin Rank #196

Declan Rank #131

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Declan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Declan mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kevin and Declan boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.