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Name Origin

Kevin is an Irish given name derived from the Old Irish name Caoimhín. It means 'handsome birth' or 'gentle birth'.

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Famous People

Kevin Spacey (1959-)

Actor

  • Academy Award for Best Actor (American Beauty)
  • Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play (Lost in Yonkers)
  • Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor – Television Series Drama (House of Cards)

Kevin Durant (1988-)

Basketball Player

  • Two NBA Championships
  • Two NBA Finals MVP awards
  • Two Olympic gold medals

Kevin Hart (1979-)

Comedian, Actor

  • One of the highest-grossing stand-up comedians of all time
  • Starred in numerous successful films including Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Central Intelligence

Kevin Bacon (1958-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in films like Footloose, A Few Good Men, and Apollo 13
  • Created the 'Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon' game

Kevin Smith (1970-)

Filmmaker, Actor, Podcaster

  • Directed cult classic films like Clerks and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
  • Successful podcast host with shows like Hollywood Babble-On and Fatman Beyond

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Ryan

Both Kevin and Ryan are popular Irish names with a strong, classic feel.

Megan

A common name of Irish origin that complements Kevin's traditional style.

Brian

Another traditional Irish name that flows well alongside Kevin, creating a sense of familiarity and unity.

Ashley

A popular unisex name with a similar contemporary feel to Kevin, offering a modern sibling pairing.