Kevin vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Kevin Rank #196

Timothy Rank #208

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Kevin or Timothy more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Timothy mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Kevin and Timothy boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.