Name comparison
John vs Kevin
John is the more common of the two, with roughly 7.6x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | John | Kevin |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 7,900,000 | 1,037,818 |
| Global rank | #4 | #21 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 1,013 | 1 in 7,708 |
| Origin | Hebrew | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 2 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,626,987 | 1,037,818 |
How they differ
John has approximately 7.9M living bearers compared to 1.0M for Kevin - a ratio of about 7.6x.
John originates from Hebrew (Yochanan - 'graced by God'). Kevin originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is John or Kevin more popular?
John is more popular worldwide, with approximately 7,900,000 estimated living bearers compared to 1,037,818 for Kevin. That is roughly 7.6x more bearers of John.
What is the difference in origin between John and Kevin?
John originates from Hebrew. Kevin originates from unknown sources.
Are John and Kevin used for the same gender?
Both John and Kevin are predominantly used as male names.
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