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Kevin

Boy · Irish · Medium name

Meaning
Handsome, beautiful, beloved
Pronunciation
KEV-in
Origin
Irish

From Irish 'Caoimhín', from 'caomh' (gentle, beautiful) and '-ín' (diminutive).

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ClassicVintageSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Irish

Commonly used in: United States, Ireland, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • KevynEnglish

    Variant with a y.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Saint Kevin

    c. 498–618

    Irish saint and founder of the monastery at Glendalough.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Irish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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