King vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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King Rank #343

Kevin Rank #196

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Kevin more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Kevin mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are King and Kevin boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.