Keven
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Keven: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1982.
The name Keven is a modern variant of Kevin, which traces back to the Irish name Caoimhín, meaning “handsome birth” or “gentle birth” – a compound of caomh (“kind, gentle”) and gein (“birth”). One notable bearer is New Zealand rugby legend Keven Mealamu, a hooker who earned over 130 caps for the All Blacks. While no major place directly bears the name Keven, the original Kevin is forever linked to the scenic monastic settlement of Glendalough in County Wicklow, founded by Saint Kevin in the 6th century. As a spelling variant, Keven appears infrequently in Scottish records – it offers a streamlined, slightly more modern take on a classic Irish name while retaining the same warm heritage.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19823 babies
- Latest (1982)
- #3153 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1982
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y