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Keven

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEV-in /ˈkɛv.ɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Kevin — from the Irish Caoimhin, 'handsome; gentle, kind; beloved' (caomh, 'gentle, kind, dear')Medium

In 30 seconds: Handsome; gentle; kind: Keven spells Kevin — 'handsome; gentle'. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningA spelling of Kevin — from the Irish Caoimhin, 'handsome; gentle, kind; beloved' (caomh, 'gentle, kind, dear')
U.S. rank (2025)#6006 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,752

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319302025

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

Keven is a spelling of Kevin — from the Irish Caoimhin, 'handsome; gentle, kind; beloved' (caomh, 'gentle, kind, dear'). St Kevin was a beloved hermit-saint of Glendalough. A crisp, classic name; the -en spelling is a variant (nickname Kev).

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

Did you know? Kevin means 'handsome; gentle, kind; beloved' (Irish Caoimhin, from caomh, 'gentle, dear') — Keven is a -en spelling, crisp and classic (said 'KEV-in').
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Kevin — root etymology

Variations

KevinKevynKevon

Nicknames

Kev

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Kevin— the standard spelling
Kevon— a fellow spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keven mean?

Keven spells Kevin — Irish 'handsome; gentle, kind; beloved'.

How do you pronounce Keven?

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

Is Keven a boy or girl name?

Keven is a boy's name.

How popular is Keven?

Keven is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Kevin is more common.

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