Kevin vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Kevin Rank #196

Marcus Rank #256

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Kevin or Marcus more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Marcus mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Kevin and Marcus boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.