Kevin vs Nathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kevin Rank #196

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Nathan mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kevin and Nathan boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.