Kevin vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Kevin Rank #196

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Matthew mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Kevin and Matthew boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.