The name kevin is of irish origin and is derived from the irish name caoimhín, which is believed to come from the old irish word coem meaning kind, gentle, handsome.
Kevin is a male name of irish, gaelic origin meaning gentle birth or kind, beloved birth.
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How popular is kevin?
Kevin is a very prominent first name for males (#23 out of 1220, top 2%) and also a very prominent surname for both adults and children (#50572 out of 150436, top.