Kevin vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kevin Rank #196

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Jacob mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kevin and Jacob boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.