Meaning
handsome birth, gentle birth
Origin
Kevin is a name of Old Irish origin, rooted in celtic tradition.
It appears in our records across 20 countries (AR, BE, BO, CA, CH, CM, CO, DE, EC, FR, GB, GT, IT, JM, LU, MX, NL, PE, PT, US).
Style
- international
- imported
- soft
- modern
- traditional
- religious
Famous people named Kevin
- Kevin Costner
- Saint Kevin of Glendalough
- Kevin Barry (Irish revolutionary)
- Kevin Spacey (American actor)
- Kevin of Glendalough
Variations
Kevyn, Caoimhín, Kévin (Swiss French), Kevin (English/French), Kev, Kevan, Kevins, Keven, Caoimhín (original Irish), Kevin (anglicized), Kévin (francized), Caoimhín (original form)
Nicknames
Kev
Popularity
Kevin appears in 20 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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