Kevin vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Kevin Rank #196

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Nicholas mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Kevin and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.