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Kelvin

KEL-vin

Popularity

#1080

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Scottish

Total Births

51,638

Peak Year

#1,380 in 1961

First Recorded

1912

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Kelvin is an English surname derived from a Scottish river name. Its meaning is uncertain, but it's linked to the River Kelvin in Glasgow.

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KelVin

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Lord Kelvin

    British mathematical physicist and engineer.

  • Kelvin Sheppard

    American football linebacker.

Nicknames

KelVin

Similar Names

KevinCalvinOwenEthan

Personality Traits

IntelligentAnalyticalResponsibleReserved

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