Kevin vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Kevin Rank #196

Mark Rank #246

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Kevin or Mark more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Mark mean?

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

Are Kevin and Mark boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.