Kevin vs Michael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kevin Rank #196

Michael Rank #18

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Michael more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Michael mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kevin and Michael boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Michael is primarily a boy name.