Kevin vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kevin Rank #196

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and John mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kevin and John boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.