Kevin vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kevin Rank #196

Gideon Rank #332

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Kevin or Gideon more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Gideon mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kevin and Gideon boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.