Kevin Name Meaning
The name Kevin comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Kevin below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Kevin Name Meaning
English, Irish, French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, DanishAnglicized form of the Irish name Caoimhín, derived from the older Irish Cóemgein, composed of the Old Irish elements cóem "kind, gentle, handsome" and...
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What does the name Kevin mean?
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