Kevin vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Kevin Rank #196

Shepherd Rank #311

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #311 for Shepherd.

Is Kevin or Shepherd more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Shepherd at #311 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Shepherd mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kevin and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.