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Kevin
Meaning: kind birth; handsome · Origin: Irish · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
From the Irish Caoimhín, 'kind/gentle birth'. Saint Kevin founded the monastery at Glendalough.
Famous people named Kevin
- Saint Kevin of Glendalough
- Kevin Bacon (actor)
Nicknames
Kev
Variants & related names
Caoimhín, Kevan
Kevin name art
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FAQ
What does the name Kevin mean?
Kevin means “kind birth; handsome”. It comes from Irish.
Is Kevin a popular name?
Kevin is a classic boys' name that has been used for generations in the English-speaking world. For its current rank, see the US Social Security Administration or UK Office for National Statistics baby-name lists.
What are nicknames for Kevin?
Kev.
What are other forms of Kevin?
Caoimhín, Kevan.
Similar names
Brayden · Rowan · Finn · Oscar · Rory · Kieran
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.