Keven

Keven is a masculine first name that is considered an English variant of the name Kevin. This, in turn, is derived from the Irish name and surname Caoimhin (Caoimhín).

What does the name Keven mean?

The name Keven is considered a masculine first name that represents an English spelling of Kevin. It has its roots in the Irish name and surname Caoimhin (Caoimhín). Translated, Keven means 'the handsome', 'the beautiful', 'the graceful', 'the pleasant', and also 'the beautiful by birth'. The origin of the name lies in the Old Irish language and is composed of the two Old Irish or Gaelic elements cóem or caomh, meaning 'dear', 'beautiful', 'pretty', 'pleasant', 'gentle', 'kind', or 'honest', and gein or gin, meaning 'birth' or 'child'. A well-known figure who bore this name was the Irish saint Caoimhin from the 7th century, who is known as the patron saint of Dublin. Other variants include Coemgen, Coemgenus, Cevin, Kevine, and Kewin. The feminine form of this name is Kevina.

Where does the name Keven come from?

Keven is a masculine first name that traces back to Old Irish origins and encompasses meanings such as 'the beautiful' or 'the pleasant'.

How do you pronounce Keven?

Keven is pronounced like 'Kewen'.

When is the name day of Keven?

The name day for Keven is celebrated on June 3 and June 6.

Popularity

In Germany, Keven is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2005 when it reached 827th place. In the last ten years, Keven has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,586th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it stands at 3,643rd place.

Nicknames & pet names

Kaffen / Kev / KevKev

Similar first names

Famous people

• Keven Aleman (Costa Rican footballer)
• Keven Frank (German ice hockey player)
• Keven McAlester (director)
• Keven McDonald (basketball player from Italy)
• Keven Schlotterbeck (footballer)