Kevin vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kevin Rank #196

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Samuel mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kevin and Samuel boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.