Name comparison
Kevin vs Mary
Mary is the more common of the two, with roughly 6.0x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Kevin | Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 1,037,818 | 6,200,000 |
| Global rank | #21 | #13 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 7,708 | 1 in 1,290 |
| Origin | n/a | Hebrew |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Female (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 1 | 2 |
| U.S. bearers | 1,037,818 | 1,355,849 |
How they differ
Mary has approximately 6.2M living bearers compared to 1.0M for Kevin - a ratio of about 6.0x.
Kevin originates from unknown origins. Mary originates from Hebrew (from Miriam; possibly 'beloved' or 'wished-for child').
Frequently asked questions
Is Kevin or Mary more popular?
Mary is more popular worldwide, with approximately 6,200,000 estimated living bearers compared to 1,037,818 for Kevin. That is roughly 6.0x more bearers of Mary.
What is the difference in origin between Kevin and Mary?
Kevin originates from unknown sources. Mary originates from Hebrew.
Are Kevin and Mary used for the same gender?
Kevin is 99.6% male, while Mary is 0.4% male.
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