Kevin vs Rowan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Kevin Rank #196

Rowan Rank #71

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Rowan more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Rowan mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kevin and Rowan boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Rowan is primarily a boy name.