Christopher vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Christopher Rank #61
Kevin Rank #196

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 vs #196 for Kevin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Christopher ___

  • Christopher James
  • Christopher Michael
  • Christopher Thomas
  • Christopher Alexander
  • Christopher David
  • Christopher John

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 Christopher

Nicholas Sebastian Katherine Elizabeth Matthew

If you choose Kevin

Brian Patrick Ryan Megan Erin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Christopher or Kevin more popular?

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Christopher and Kevin mean?

Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Christopher and Kevin boy or girl names?

Christopher is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.

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