Kevin vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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✓ All Clear

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

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24 High Risk

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Kevin Rank #196

Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Robert mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Kevin and Robert boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.