Kevin vs Thomas

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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Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39
Total SSA Count
6,576
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tom, Tommy, Thom

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Popularity Comparison

Kevin Rank #196
Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #196 for Kevin.

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

Thomas ___

  • Thomas James
  • Thomas William
  • Thomas Edward
  • Thomas Robert
  • Thomas Henry
  • Thomas Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kevin

Brian Patrick Ryan Megan Erin

If you choose Thomas

Elizabeth Charlotte Margaret James William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kevin or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Thomas mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Kevin and Thomas boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.

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