Franklin 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

Franklin Rank #389
Kevin Rank #196

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #389 for Franklin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Franklin ___

  • Franklin James
  • Franklin Thomas
  • Franklin Alexander
  • Franklin Lee
  • Franklin Scott
  • Franklin Wayne

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 Franklin

Theodore Eleanor Harriet Walter Millie

If you choose Kevin

Brian Patrick Ryan Megan Erin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Franklin or Kevin more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Franklin at #389 in the United States.

What do Franklin and Kevin mean?

Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Franklin and Kevin boy or girl names?

Franklin is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.

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