Kevin vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Kevin Rank #196

Stephen Rank #378

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Kevin or Stephen more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Stephen mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Kevin and Stephen boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.