Kevin: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Kevin · 2 syllables
Everything about the name Kevin: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Handsome at birth»
Gender
Boy
Origin
Irish
Popularity
66 out of 100
Where Kevin is popular
- AlbaniaPopular
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Kevin
With its Irish heritage, Kevin has long been valued for its meaning, "Handsome at birth." It is the kind of boy's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.
In everyday speech Kevin is said Kevin (2 syllables). Kevin is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Kevin is a steadily chosen option, scoring 66 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as .
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FAQ
What does the name Kevin mean?+
The name Kevin means "Handsome at birth".
What is the origin of the name Kevin?+
Kevin is a name of Irish origin.
Is Kevin a girl or boy name?+
Kevin is traditionally a boy name.
How do you pronounce Kevin?+
Kevin is pronounced Kevin (2 syllables).
Is Kevin a popular name?+
Kevin is a steadily chosen option, scoring 66 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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