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Kevan

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEV-an /ˈkɛv.ən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Kevin — from the Irish Caoimhin, 'handsome; gentle; kind; beloved; of noble birth'Low

In 30 seconds: Handsome; gentle; beloved: Kevan spells Kevin. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningA spelling of Kevin — from the Irish Caoimhin, 'handsome; gentle; kind; beloved; of noble birth'
U.S. rank (2024)#8015 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1986
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,479

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198619452024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kevan is a spelling of Kevin — from the Irish Caoimhin, 'handsome; gentle; kind; beloved; of noble birth'. A crisp, classic name (said 'KEV-an').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Kevin. Rare in this form, handsome-and-gentle at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Kevin comes from the Irish Caoimhin, 'handsome; gentle; kind; beloved' — Kevan is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'KEV-an').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Kevin — spelling of Kevin

Variations

KevinKevynKeven

Nicknames

Kev

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kevan mean?

Kevan spells Kevin — Irish 'handsome; gentle; kind; beloved'.

How do you pronounce Kevan?

It's said KEV-an /ˈkɛv.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kevan a boy or girl name?

Kevan is a boy's name.

How popular is Kevan?

Kevan is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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