Boy Name · Irish Origin
Kevin
Kevin means “Dear birth/person”. It is a boy's name of Irish origin, and in 2026 it sits in the Top 100 of US baby names.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Kevin? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Dear birth/person", rooted in Irish naming tradition, and ranks in our Top 100 popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Keevin.
Kevin meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Dear birth/person
Origin: Irish naming roots help connect Kevin to related Irish baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Kevin as K·E·V·I·N, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Kevin is a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick in the Top 100 tier.
Kevin variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Kevina, Kevine, Keviny, Kevi.
- Nicknames: Kev and K.
- Middle names: Pair Kevin with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Kevin middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Keevin, Kavin, Keven, Kevan, Kevon — full picks on the sibling names for Kevin guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Kevin? Browse our names like Kevin guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
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Frequently asked about Kevin
What does the name Kevin mean?
Kevin means "Dear birth/person" and is of Irish origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Kevin is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Kevin?
Kevin originates in Irish naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Kevin?
Kevin has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Kevin a boy's or girl's name?
Kevin is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Kevin in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Kevin sits in the Top 100 tier — a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick.
What names are similar to Kevin?
Names that share Kevin's sound and style include Keevin, Kavin, Keven, Kevan, Kevon.
What middle names pair well with Kevin?
Good middle-name fits for Kevin pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Kevin is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Kevin is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Kevin?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kevin share its rhythm without rhyming — Keevin, Kavin, Keven all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.