Kevin vs Hunter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Kevin Rank #196

Hunter Rank #128

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Hunter more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Hunter mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Kevin and Hunter boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.