Kevin vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Kevin Rank #196

Killian Rank #370

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Kevin or Killian more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Killian mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kevin and Killian boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.