Kevin vs Jared

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English Irish American German French

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Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Kevin Rank #196

Jared Rank #394

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #394 for Jared.

Is Kevin or Jared more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Jared mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kevin and Jared boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Jared is primarily a boy name.