Kevin vs Julius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#196
Total SSA Count
1,822
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kevin Rank #196
Julius Rank #390

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #390 for Julius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kevin or Julius more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Julius mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Kevin and Julius boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.

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