Kervin
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kervin
Kervin is a modern English name derived from the Irish name Kerwan or Kervin, which comes from the Gaelic "Ciarán" meaning "dark" or "black-haired," combined with the suffix "-vin" or anglicized endings.
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Etymology
Kervin is a modern English name derived from the Irish name Kerwan or Kervin, which comes from the Gaelic "Ciarán" meaning "dark" or "black-haired," combined with the suffix "-vin" or anglicized endings. The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly in Ireland, the United States, and Canada, with no significant historical figures of widespread renown, though it gained popularity as a given name during the 20th century.
Kervin currently ranks #6,290 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.
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