Boy
Kevin
“handsome, gentle birth”
- Origin
- Celtic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- 78 of 100Popular
- Nicknames
- Kev
About the name Kevin
Kevin is a masculine first name meaning “handsome, gentle birth”, with roots in Celtic. The name has 2 syllables. It is fairly common. Common nicknames include Kev.
Frequently asked about Kevin
- What does the name Kevin mean?
- The first name Kevin means “handsome, gentle birth”.
- Where does the name Kevin come from?
- Kevin has its roots in Celtic.
- Is Kevin a girls' or boys' name?
- Kevin is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
- How popular is Kevin?
- Kevin is a fairly common first name.
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