Arthur vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#105
Total SSA Count
3,318
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Art, Artie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#196
Total SSA Count
1,822
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arthur Rank #105
Kevin Rank #196

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #196 for Kevin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arthur ___

  • Arthur James
  • Arthur William
  • Arthur Henry
  • Arthur Frederick
  • Arthur George
  • Arthur Edmund

Kevin ___

  • Kevin James
  • Kevin Michael
  • Kevin Patrick
  • Kevin Thomas
  • Kevin Daniel
  • Kevin Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arthur

Theodore Edmund Cecily Rosalind Frederick

If you choose Kevin

Brian Patrick Ryan Megan Erin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur or Kevin more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Kevin mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Arthur and Kevin boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.

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