Kevin vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Kevin Rank #196

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Jackson mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Kevin and Jackson boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.