Kevin
«Handsome and kind»
The constellation of Kevin · every letter is a star; its height set by its numerology
Meaning of Kevin
«Handsome and kind»
Kevin says it plainly. A name of Celtic origin whose meaning has traveled intact to this day.
Kevin at a glance
Origin: Celtic
Symbolizes: wisdom, depth and spirit
Numerology: Expression 7 · Soul 5 · Personality 11
Ruling planet: Neptune (number 7)
Day: Thursday Color: Violet Stone: Aquamarine
Popularity: #186 in the U.S. (2020–2025)
Numerology & planet
Spiritual, deep and wise; a seeker of mysteries.
About the name Kevin
Behind Kevin stands the number 7, ruled by Neptune. Spiritual, deep and wise. Everything points the same way: wisdom, depth and spirit.
The personality of Kevin in numerology
Every name holds three numbers, and Kevin's tell this story:
Expression 7 · Neptune: Spiritual, deep and wise.
Soul 5 · Mercury: deep down, it is drawn to freedom and new experiences.
Personality 11 · Master 11: people meeting them sense a presence that is radiant and intuitive.
The origin of Kevin
The Celtic tradition offers names tied to nature and ancient spirituality. Kevin grows out of that history: a «Handsome and kind» that time has not worn down. By its number 7, Kevin is linked to the day Thursday, the color Violet, the element Water and the stone Aquamarine.
How popular is Kevin?
Kevin is in a quieter moment. Between 2020 and 2025, 11,946 boys named Kevin were registered in the U.S. (rank #186), according to the Social Security Administration.
Higher = more chosen (U.S. top 200)
It ranked #75 in the 2010s, so it's heard less often now. That has its charm: a name everyone recognizes, that fewer classmates will share.
It has ranked in the top 200 continuously since the 1980s: over four decades among the favorites.
Source: Social Security Administration (U.S.), official records by decade, as of 2026.
Is Kevin a good name for your baby?
A good name is chosen with the ear and the heart. Kevin brings the heart («Handsome and kind»); you bring the ear: say it out loud with your last name. And for that final doubt, there is Astra's compatibility.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kevin mean?
Kevin means «Handsome and kind.» It is a name of Celtic origin.
What is the numerology of Kevin?
Its number is 7, ruled by Neptune: Spiritual, deep and wise; a seeker of mysteries.
Is Kevin a boy or girl name?
Kevin is used as a boy's name.