Kuan vs Shevy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kuan

Boy #12,612 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"generous, magnanimous"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese Asian-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,612
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kuan

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Shevy

Girl #4,020 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oath, promise"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Hasidic Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,020
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kuan Rank #12,612
Shevy Rank #4,020

Shevy is more popular, ranked #4020 vs #12612 for Kuan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kuan ___

  • Kuan Wei
  • Kuan Ming
  • Kuan Lee
  • Kuan David
  • Kuan Alexander

Shevy ___

  • Shevy Miriam
  • Shevy Leah
  • Shevy Rivka
  • Shevy Chana
  • Shevy Devorah
  • Shevy Rachel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kuan

Mei Jun Lin Kai

If you choose Shevy

Batsheva Chana Dina Rivka Nechama

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kuan or Shevy more popular?

Shevy is more popular, ranked #4020 compared to Kuan at #12612 in the United States.

What do Kuan and Shevy mean?

Kuan means "generous, magnanimous" (Chinese origin). Shevy means "oath, promise" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kuan and Shevy boy or girl names?

Kuan is primarily a boy name. Shevy is primarily a girl name.

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