What is the origin of the name Kevin?

Kevin is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Kevin?

Kevin is currently ranked #16448 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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Kevin is a boy’s name of Irish origin, meaning “Derived from the Irish name Caoimhín, meaning 'handsome birth' or 'noble birth'. It is composed of the elements *caomh* meaning 'handsome' or 'noble' and *gein* meaning 'birth'.”. It currently ranks #16448 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1963.

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What Kevin Means

“Derived from the Irish name Caoimhín, meaning 'handsome birth' or 'noble birth'. It is composed of the elements *caomh* meaning 'handsome' or 'noble' and *gein* meaning 'birth'.”

The Story of Kevin

A son named Kevin carries the echo of an ancient Irish chieftain, a name of noble birth that crossed oceans to find its way to your family.

Kevin comes from the Old Irish Caoimhín, combining 'caomh' meaning handsome or noble and 'gein' meaning birth. This name was first carried by Saint Caoimhín (Kevin) of Glendalough in the sixth century, a revered monastic founder whose fame spread through Ireland and beyond. It journeyed across the Atlantic with Irish immigrants, solidifying its place in the modern world.

When you whisper 'Kevin' in the quiet of your home, it carries the soft weight of kindness, but also a hidden strength. You will feel the connection to a son whose spirit will be both gentle and steadfast, like the noble lineage the name implies. Your child will wear it with an understated grace.