Kevin vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kevin Rank #196

Simon Rank #251

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Kevin or Simon more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Simon mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kevin and Simon boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.