Kevin vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Kevin Rank #196

Gavin Rank #254

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Kevin or Gavin more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Gavin mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Kevin and Gavin boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.