Asante vs Kevon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asante

Boy #2,805 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"thank you, grateful"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian Kenyan African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,805
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Asa, San

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kevon

Boy #2,859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, gentle"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American African-American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,859
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Asante Rank #2,805
Kevon Rank #2,859

Asante is more popular, ranked #2805 vs #2859 for Kevon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asante ___

  • Asante James
  • Asante Emmanuel
  • Asante Kofi
  • Asante Michael
  • Asante David
  • Asante Lee

Kevon ___

  • Kevon James
  • Kevon Andre
  • Kevon Marcus
  • Kevon Lamar
  • Kevon Anthony
  • Kevon Deon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asante

Zuri Kwame Amara Kofi Nia

If you choose Kevon

Darnell Shayla Devon Brianna Terrell

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asante or Kevon more popular?

Asante is more popular, ranked #2805 compared to Kevon at #2859 in the United States.

What do Asante and Kevon mean?

Asante means "thank you, grateful" (Swahili origin). Kevon means "handsome, gentle" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Asante and Kevon boy or girl names?

Asante is primarily a boy name. Kevon is primarily a boy name.

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