Kevin vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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Kevin Rank #196

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Peter mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Kevin and Peter boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.