Kevin vs Jude

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"praised, he will be praised"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kevin Rank #196

Jude Rank #156

Jude is more popular, ranked #156 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Jude more popular?

Jude is more popular, ranked #156 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Jude mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jude means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kevin and Jude boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Jude is primarily a boy name.