Kevin vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Kevin Rank #196

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Evan mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Kevin and Evan boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.