Kevan
About Kevan
Kevan is a masculine name of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origin, a variant of Kevin, derived from 'Caoimhín,' meaning 'handsome birth' or 'gentle birth.' This spelling variation emerged as an alternative to the more common Kevin, offering a slightly distinctive touch while maintaining the same pronunciation. While Kevin peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, Kevan has remained a less common alternative, appealing to parents seeking a familiar name with a unique spelling. The name carries Celtic heritage and has maintained steady though limited usage throughout English-speaking countries, offering a subtle twist on a classic name.
Pronounced KEV-un.
As of October 2026, Kevan ranked #8015 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #802 in 1956.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,978 | 19 | 9.9 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Kevan on lists
Famous Kevans
- Kevan Courtney Barlow
American NFL player
- Kevan David Jones
British politician
- Kevan Michael Miller
American ice hockey player
- Kevan Alan Smith
American baseball catcher
- (Richard) Kevan Gosper
Australian runner
- Kevan Hall
American fashion designer
Kevan in pop culture
- Kevan Lannister
character on Game of Thrones.