Keevan
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Keevan: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2011.
Keevan is a modern spelling variant of Kevin, which itself comes from the Irish and Scottish Gaelic *Caoimhín*, meaning “handsome birth” or “gentle birth.” This name traces back to the sixth-century Saint Caoimhín (Kevin) of Glendalough, a revered figure in Irish Christianity. While the Keevan spelling is less common, its root shares the same heritage as the well-known Kevin, borne by numerous notable figures—including Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges and actor Kevin McKidd, who played Lucius Vorenus in *Rome*. In Scotland, Kevin has been a popular choice since the 1970s, and Keevan offers a fresh, distinctive twist while keeping the same warm, approachable feel. The name has no direct place connections of its own, though the root *caomh* appears in Scottish place-names like Kilchoan.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20113 babies
- Latest (2011)
- #6483 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2011
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y