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Kevin
BoyIrish origin · /KEV-in/ · classic
Meaning: Handsome, gentle birth.
Popularity 95/1002 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Kevin is one of the most common baby names (popularity 95/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
The name Kevin originates from the Irish name Caoimhín, derived from the Old Irish 'Cóemgein,' combining 'cóem' (meaning 'gentle' or 'handsome') and 'gein' (meaning 'birth'). It was popularized by Saint Kevin (Caoimhín), a 6th-century Irish saint and founder of the monastic settlement at Glendalough. The name spread beyond Ireland through Irish immigration and became widely used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the mid-20th century.
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