Kevin vs Spencer

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

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Spencer

Boy #388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dispenser of provisions, household steward"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#388
Total SSA Count
840
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Spence

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Popularity Comparison

Kevin Rank #196
Spencer Rank #388

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #388 for Spencer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kevin ___

  • Kevin James
  • Kevin Michael
  • Kevin Patrick
  • Kevin Thomas
  • Kevin Daniel
  • Kevin Joseph

Spencer ___

  • Spencer James
  • Spencer William
  • Spencer Thomas
  • Spencer Alexander
  • Spencer Cole
  • Spencer Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kevin

Brian Patrick Ryan Megan Erin

If you choose Spencer

Parker Quinn Blake Harper Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kevin or Spencer more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Spencer at #388 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Spencer mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Spencer means "dispenser of provisions, household steward" (Old French origin).

Are Kevin and Spencer boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Spencer is primarily a boy name.

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