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English, Irish, French (Modern), German (Modern), Dutch (Modern), Portuguese (Modern)

Kevin

Boy
Meaning

Kevin means beloved birth.

Demographic Rank #314 in US Census
Trend Status 📈 Rising

Pronunciation & Sound Metrics

Phonetic Ke-Vin
Syllables 2
Starting Sound K
Linguistics & Script

Etymological & Phonetic Roots for Kevin

Aa
IPA Notation /kevɪn/
Transliteration Kevin
Root Representation Kevi-Radix
Script Form Kevin
Pythagorean Numerology

Destiny Number for Kevin

7 Ruling
Ruling Archetype

The Seeker (Ruling Number 7)

Core Personality Traits
Intellectual Depth Spiritual Insight Introspection

Name Specifications

Origin / Region English, Irish, French (Modern), German (Modern), Dutch (Modern), Portuguese (Modern)
Category Dutch
Gender Boy
Name Length 5 Letters
Aesthetic Metrics

Phonetic Rhythm & Rhyming Endings for Kevin

Rhythm Cadence

Trochaic (Balanced Double Stress)

Calculated phonetic stress pattern optimized for natural spoken flow and surname integration.

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Data Provenance & Trust Disclosure

Verified etymological & census data for Kevin

Dataset Version 2.4 | Audited Aug 2026
Primary Source Classical Etymological Lexicons
Review Status Editorial Board Verified
Classification English, Irish, French (Modern), German (Modern), Dutch (Modern), Portuguese (Modern) Naming Standard
Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Kevin

What does the name Kevin mean?▼

The name Kevin means "Kevin means beloved birth.".

What is the origin and category of the name Kevin?▼

The name Kevin has origins in English, Irish, French (Modern), German (Modern), Dutch (Modern), Portuguese (Modern) naming customs and is categorized under Dutch.

How do you pronounce Kevin?▼

The name Kevin is pronounced Ke-Vin (/kevɪn/) with 2 syllables.

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