Kevin vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Kevin Rank #196

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Nicolas mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Kevin and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.