Kevinas - boys name

Kevinas name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 37%

Kevinas name meaning:

The name Kevinas is not widely recognized or traditional in most cultures, thus its meaning could be considered somewhat unique or tailored by those who choose it. However, it appears to be a variant or derivative of the name Kevin, which has well-established roots in Irish history. The name Kevin comes from the Gaelic name CaoimhĂ­n, derived from "coem" meaning 'kind, gentle, handsome' and "gein" meaning 'birth'. Therefore, Kevin essentially means 'handsome by birth'.

In the context of Kevinas, adding the suffix "-as" could be a way to give the name a different phonetic appeal or to adapt it into cultures where such suffixes are common in male names, especially in Lithuanian or Eastern European contexts where "-as" is a common ending for masculine names. Although the core meaning of kindness, gentleness, and handsomeness likely remains intact due to its derivation from Kevin, the name Kevinas could carry an additional cultural or personal significance imbued by those who name their child so, possibly to blend traditional roots with a more modern or localized aesthetic.

Origin:

Other boys names beginning with K

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 3017 out of 4789

6 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -1229
  • 5yrs

    -1654
  • 1yr

    -1294

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (1265)

Historical popularity of Kevinas

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