Joseph vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joseph

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32
Total SSA Count
7,223
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Joe, Joey, Jo

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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

Joseph Rank #32
Kevin Rank #196

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #196 for Kevin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Joseph ___

  • Joseph James
  • Joseph Michael
  • Joseph Thomas
  • Joseph Andrew
  • Joseph Patrick
  • Joseph William

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 Joseph

Mary Benjamin Rachel Samuel Anna

If you choose Kevin

Brian Patrick Ryan Megan Erin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joseph or Kevin more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Joseph and Kevin mean?

Joseph means "God will add, God will increase" (Hebrew origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Joseph and Kevin boy or girl names?

Joseph is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.

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