Kevin is a frequently used boy name Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name kevin. Anglicized form of the irish name caoimhín meaning beloved birth, derived from old irish cóemgein, composed of cóem dear, beloved, gentle and gein birth Saint caoimhín established a monastery in glendalough, ireland in the 6th century and is the patron saint of dublin. The name kevin is a boy's name of irish origin meaning handsome Kevin came to the us with the large wave of irish immigrants after world war i, hitting the us top 1000 list for the first time in 1921 and never leaving.
The famous kevins below have many different professions, including notable actors named kevin, famous athletes named kevin, directors named kevin, comedians named kevin, rappers named kevin, and more. Complete 2021 information on the meaning of kevin, its origin, history, pronunciation, popularity, variants and more as a baby boy name. Read the name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity of the baby name kevin for boys. Find out the popularity of the first name kevin, what it means and the history of how kevin came to be. 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
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