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Keven

KEH-vin

Keven is a boy’s name of Irish origin, meaning “Keven is a variant of Kevin, derived from the Irish name Caoimhín, meaning "handsome birth" or "gentle birth."”. It currently ranks #6310 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2003.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginIrish

What Keven Means

Keven is a variant of Kevin, derived from the Irish name Caoimhín, meaning "handsome birth" or "gentle birth."

The Story of Keven

This name, whispered for centuries in emerald valleys, carries the essence of a gentle spirit, a quality you'll see bloom in your son.

Keven is a variation of the Irish Caoimhín, meaning 'handsome birth' or 'gentle birth.' This ancient Gaelic name was borne by Saint Caoimhín of Glendalough, a hermit revered for his kindness and humility in seventh-century Ireland. The name traveled through the centuries, becoming Kevin in English-speaking lands and its gentle variant, Keven, appearing more frequently in the twentieth century.

When you speak the name 'Keven' to your son, it will feel like a soft promise. It's a name that cradles compassion and intelligence, perfect for the child whose gentle nature will unexpectedly shape your world. You'll feel its quiet strength when you write it on his first report card.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

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

Personality Traits

kindcompassionateintelligentcreative

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Peak Year

#225 in 2003

Total Births

8,867

First Recorded

1930

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