Popularity: 336
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Handsome, beloved birth
Kevin is a boy’s name of Irish descent. The name derives from the Irish name Caoimhín, which originates from the elements coém and gein, meaning “handsome” or "beloved" and “birth,” respectively. An Irish name through and through, Kevin was popularized by the eponymous seventh-century saint who founded a monastery in Dublin and became a patron saint of the city. Famous namesakes include funnyman Kevin Hart and beloved actors Kevin Beacon, Kevin James, and Kevin Costner. A beauty on the inside out, Kevin is set to become your own little heartbreaker.
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  • Kevin Bacon
    Actor
  • Kevin Costner
    Actor
  • Kevin Durant
    Basketball Player
  • Kevin Hart
    Actor, Comedian
  • Kevin Jonas
    Singer
  • Kevin Kline
    Actor
  • Kevin Richardson
    Singer
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