Kevin vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Kevin Rank #196

Xander Rank #216

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Kevin or Xander more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Xander mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Kevin and Xander boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.