Kevin vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Kevin Rank #196

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Luke mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Kevin and Luke boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.