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Kevin

KEV-in

Popularity

#16448

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

1,188,207

Peak Year

#30,732 in 1963

First Recorded

1912

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It 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'.

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KevVin

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Kevin Costner

    American actor, director, and producer of films

  • Kevin Durant

    Professional basketball player, NBA superstar

Nicknames

KevVin

Similar Names

OwenColinDeclanEthan

Personality Traits

KindIntelligentLoyalResponsible

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