Jeremiah vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeremiah

Boy #93 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God will uplift, exalt"

Origin: Hebrew (Yirmeyahu)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#93
Total SSA Count
3,702
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jerry, Jeremy, Miah

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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

Jeremiah Rank #93
Kevin Rank #196

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 vs #196 for Kevin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jeremiah ___

  • Jeremiah James
  • Jeremiah Lee
  • Jeremiah David
  • Jeremiah Thomas
  • Jeremiah Michael
  • Jeremiah Alexander

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 Jeremiah

Elijah Isaiah Nehemiah Naomi Miriam

If you choose Kevin

Brian Patrick Ryan Megan Erin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeremiah or Kevin more popular?

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Jeremiah and Kevin mean?

Jeremiah means "God will uplift, exalt" (Hebrew (Yirmeyahu) origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jeremiah and Kevin boy or girl names?

Jeremiah is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.

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