Kervin vs Odis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kervin

Boy #6,465 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved friend, gentle one"

Origin: Old Irish/Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,465
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ker, Kerv

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Odis

Boy #6,409 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealth, prosperity, riches"

Origin: Old English/Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,409
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Od

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kervin Rank #6,465
Odis Rank #6,409

Odis is more popular, ranked #6409 vs #6465 for Kervin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kervin ___

  • Kervin James
  • Kervin Lee
  • Kervin Wayne
  • Kervin Michael
  • Kervin Allen
  • Kervin Scott

Odis ___

  • Odis James
  • Odis Lee
  • Odis Ray
  • Odis Eugene
  • Odis Wayne
  • Odis Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kervin

Kevin Kelvin Devon Melvin Gavin

If you choose Odis

Otis Amos Rufus Mabel Cora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kervin or Odis more popular?

Odis is more popular, ranked #6409 compared to Kervin at #6465 in the United States.

What do Kervin and Odis mean?

Kervin means "beloved friend, gentle one" (Old Irish/Celtic origin). Odis means "wealth, prosperity, riches" (Old English/Germanic origin).

Are Kervin and Odis boy or girl names?

Kervin is primarily a boy name. Odis is primarily a boy name.

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