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Kevin

Kevin is the anglicized form of the Irish masculine given name Caoimhín. It is composed of caomh "dear; noble"; Old Irish cóem and -gin.

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Meaning

Kevin is the anglicized form of the Irish masculine given name Caoimhín. It is composed of caomh "de

Snapshot

A boy name with 2 syllables. Currently considered common.

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Historical Context & Cultural Origin

Kevin is the anglicized form of the Irish masculine given name Caoimhín. It is composed of elements meaning "handsome" or "kind" and "birth" or "born". The name gained significant popularity in the English-speaking world following the release of the Disney animated film 'Up' in 2009, which featured a main character named Kevin.

Famous Namesakes

Kevin Costner, Kevin Spacey, Kevin Hart, Kevin Bacon, Kevin Durant

Nicknames & Variations

Kev, Kevvy

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