Kevin is the anglicized form of the Irish masculine given name Caoimhín (Irish pronunciation: [ˈkiːvʲiːnʲ]; Middle Irish: Caoimhghín [ˈkəiṽʲʝiːnʲ]; Old Irish: Cóemgein [ˈkoiṽʲɣʲinʲ]; Latinized as Coemgenus).

May 28, 2025 · Kevin is a frequently used boy name. Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Kevin.

Sep 26, 2025 · Anglicized form of the Irish name Caoimhín meaning "beloved birth", derived from Old Irish Cóemgein, composed of cóem "dear, beloved, gentle" and gein "birth". Saint Caoimhín …

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Dec 12, 2025 · The name Kevin is primarily a male name of Irish origin that means Handsome, Beautiful. Click through to find out more information about the name Kevin on BabyNames.com.

The name "Kevin" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Irish name "Caoimhín", which is believed to come from the Old Irish word "coem" meaning "kind, gentle, handsome". The name has a strong …

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Dec 9, 2025 · Name of a seventh-century Irish saint, from Irish Caoimhghin or Caoimhín, from Old Irish Cóemgen (literally “dear birth/person”). It first became popular outside Ireland in the mid-twentieth …

May 1, 2025 · The name Kevin originates from the Gaelic name Caoimhín, meaning 'gentle' or 'kind.' It has deep historical roots in early medieval Ireland, gaining prominence through Saint Caoimhín of …