What is the origin of the name Kerwin?

Kerwin is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Kerwin?

Kerwin is currently ranked #7031 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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BoyIrish

Kerwin

KER-win

Popularity

#7031

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

2,465

Peak Year

#89 in 1959

First Recorded

1913

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

An Irish surname turned given name, from the Gaelic 'Ó Ciardhubháin,' meaning 'descendant of Ciardhubhán,' a personal name meaning 'dark little Ciara.'

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Kerw Win

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Kerw Win

Spelling Variations

Kirwin

Similar Names

Ervin Calvin Darwin Kevin

Personality Traits

IntelligentThoughtfulReservedHonest

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