What origin is the name Kevin?

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

Is Kevin a popular name?

Kevin 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 brother names for Kevin?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Kevin — for example Liam, Aiden, Aidan. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Kevin

Q: Is Kevin a rare name?

Yes. Kevin 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 Kevin

Kevin

Unisex

irish

2 syllables

Kevin is an irish unisex name meaning "This unisex name of Irish origin translates to gentle, attractive, or handsome. It stems from the Gaelic name Caoimhín.".

With irish roots, Kevin is a unisex name that means "This unisex name of Irish origin translates to gentle, attractive, or handsome. It stems from the Gaelic name Caoimhín.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This unisex name of Irish origin translates to gentle, attractive, or handsome. It stems from the Gaelic name Caoimhín.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Kevin

Very rare in US records

What does Kevin mean?

Kevin is a unisex name of irish origin meaning "This unisex name of Irish origin translates to gentle, attractive, or handsome. It stems from the Gaelic name Caoimhín.".