Kevin vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

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Kevin Rank #196

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Theodore mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Kevin and Theodore boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.