Kevin vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Kevin Rank #196

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Dylan mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Kevin and Dylan boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.