John vs Kevin
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Kevin
Gender: boy
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Gentle, handsome
Peak: 1965 (1.49%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | John | Kevin |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 8.15% | - |
| 1890 | 7.10% | - |
| 1900 | 6.06% | - |
| 1910 | 5.49% | - |
| 1920 | 5.17% | - |
| 1930 | 4.64% | 0.01% |
| 1940 | 4.62% | 0.03% |
| 1950 | 4.37% | 0.26% |
| 1960 | 3.51% | 1.31% |
| 1970 | 3.07% | 1.42% |
| 1980 | 1.90% | 0.97% |
| 1990 | 1.35% | 0.95% |
| 2000 | 0.96% | 0.61% |
FAQ
Is John or Kevin more popular?
John has historically been more popular. John peaked in 1880 while Kevin peaked in 1965.
What do John and Kevin mean?
John means "God is gracious" while Kevin means "Gentle, handsome".