Kevin
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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.
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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Famous Namesakes
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#30,732 in 1963
Total Births
1,188,207
First Recorded
1912
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