What origin is the name Kelwin?

Kelwin comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Kelwin a popular name?

Kelwin is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Kelwin?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Kelwin — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Kelwin

Q: Is Kelwin a rare name?

Yes. Kelwin does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kelwin

Kelwin

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Kelwin is an irish boy's name meaning "An Irish masculine name meaning from the narrow river. It is a topographic name for someone living near a slender body of water.".

Parents who choose Kelwin pick a boy name from the irish tradition, meaning "An Irish masculine name meaning from the narrow river. It is a topographic name for someone living near a slender body of water.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Irish masculine name meaning from the narrow river. It is a topographic name for someone living near a slender body of water.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Kelwin

Very rare in US records

What does Kelwin mean?

Kelwin is a boy name of irish origin meaning "An Irish masculine name meaning from the narrow river. It is a topographic name for someone living near a slender body of water.".