Kevin vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kevin Rank #196

Jesse Rank #187

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Jesse more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Jesse mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kevin and Jesse boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.