Kevin vs Jace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Jason, the healer"

Origin: Greek

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Kevin Rank #196

Jace Rank #114

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Jace more popular?

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Jace mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jace means "short form of Jason, the healer" (Greek origin).

Are Kevin and Jace boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Jace is primarily a boy name.