Kevin
/K-EH-V-IH-N/
Gentle birth, handsome at birth, from Irish Caoimhín — caomh (gentle, beautiful) + gin (birth)
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This page tells you what Kevin means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against your family & your heritage, and your baby's birth details.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Kevin is a Christian boy name of English origin, meaning “Gentle birth, handsome at birth, from Irish Caoimhín — caomh (gentle, beautiful) + gin (birth)”.
Kevin is a boy's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Gentle birth, handsome at birth, from Irish Caoimhín — caomh (gentle, beautiful) + gin (birth)" and belongs to the Beauty cluster — names that carry grace, elegance, and aesthetic wonder.
Common among British, American, European, Singaporean families, Kevin carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Kevin
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Kevin lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Kevin's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Kevin's saint & feast day →What does Kevin's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Kevin resonates in either tradition.
Kevin's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Kevin's full reading →
Does Kevin go with your family's names?
Kevin breaks into 5 sounds: /K-EH-V-IH-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Kevin sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Kevin beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Kevin — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Kevin
If Kevin resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Beauty cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Kevin
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Common questions about Kevin
What does the name Kevin mean?
Kevin means "Gentle birth, handsome at birth, from Irish Caoimhín — caomh (gentle, beautiful) + gin (birth)." It is a boy name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Kevin a boy or girl name?
Kevin is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Kevin?
Kevin is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Kevin a Christian name?
Yes. Kevin is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Kevin mean in English?
Kevin originates from English, where it means "Gentle birth, handsome at birth, from Irish Caoimhín — caomh (gentle, beautiful) + gin (birth)."
What are common nicknames for Kevin?
Common short forms of Kevin include Kev, Kevo.
What is the numerology of Kevin?
Kevin has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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