Kevin vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Kevin Rank #196

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Ryan mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Kevin and Ryan boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.