Nicholas vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Nicholas Rank #117

Kevin Rank #196

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Nicholas or Kevin more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Kevin mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nicholas and Kevin boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.