Keevan
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Keevan
Keevan is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic "Caoimhín," meaning "handsome" or "fair," with roots in the elements "caomh" (kind/gentle) and "fionn" (fair).
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Etymology
Keevan is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic "Caoimhín," meaning "handsome" or "fair," with roots in the elements "caomh" (kind/gentle) and "fionn" (fair). The name is primarily used in Irish and Irish-diaspora communities, with historical prominence through Saint Caoimhín (Saint Kevin), a 6th-century Irish monk and hermit.
Keevan currently ranks #11,474 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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