Kevin vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Kevin Rank #196

Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Jonathan mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Kevin and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.