The nameKevan
Kevan is a boy's name, a variant of Kevin, mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Irish
Meaning
Like Kevin, it comes from the Irish Caoimhín, "handsome, gentle by birth".
Origin
Irish, through Kevin.
History
First given in France in the late 1980s, Kevan peaked around 2010 and is still given today.
Popularity of the name Kevan
Kevan in France
Kevan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 370 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Kevan. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Kevan in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 24 births a year on average, against 29 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kevan mean?
Like Kevin, it comes from the Irish Caoimhín, "handsome, gentle by birth".
What is the origin of the name Kevan?
Irish, through Kevin.
Is Kevan a girl's or a boy's name?
Kevan is a boy's name.