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Kevlin

Quick answerKevlin is a modern variant of Kevin, derived from the Irish name Caoimhín, which comes from the Old Irish elements "caom" (kind, gentle) and "gin" (birth), meaning "handsome" or "of noble birth." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures with Irish heritage, though it gained broader popularity in the…

Irish · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#6,810
TrendVintage
Peak year1981
Syllables2
OriginIrish
LanguageIrish
CultureEnglish-speaking/Irish diaspora
Letters6
Numerology1 Chaldean 22
Global rank#6,810

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Kevlin

Kevlin is a modern variant of Kevin, derived from the Irish name Caoimhín, which comes from the Old Irish elements "caom" (kind, gentle) and "gin" (birth), meaning "handsome" or "of noble birth." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures with Irish heritage, though it gained broader popularity in the 20th century as a secular given name without specific religious ties.

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Etymology

Kevlin is a modern variant of Kevin, derived from the Irish name Caoimhín, which comes from the Old Irish elements "caom" (kind, gentle) and "gin" (birth), meaning "handsome" or "of noble birth." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures with Irish heritage, though it gained broader popularity in the 20th century as a secular given name without specific religious ties.

Kevlin currently ranks #6,810 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.

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