Nevins
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Nevins
Nevins derives from the Irish surname Ó Naoimhín, meaning "descendant of Naoimhín," with the root naomh meaning "saint" or "holy" in Irish.
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Etymology
Nevins derives from the Irish surname Ó Naoimhín, meaning "descendant of Naoimhín," with the root naomh meaning "saint" or "holy" in Irish. The name is primarily used in Irish and Irish-American communities, with historical roots in Ireland dating back to medieval Gaelic society.
Nevins currently ranks #3,603 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1914.
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