Gender: Male
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Handsome or kind
Pronunciation: kev, /kɛv/, K EH V
Popularity Rank: #4,946
Short form of Kevin, derived from the Irish name Caoimhín, meaning 'handsome' or 'kind'
The name Kev is of Irish origin and means Handsome or kind. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Kev is commonly found in United Kingdom, France, United States of America, and 76 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kev
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /kɛv/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K EH V
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Kev is recorded 11,855 times globally, ranking it as the 4,946th most common name worldwide.
Kev is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 5,178 occurrences, making it the 364th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Kev is found among 1 in every 106 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #364 | 1 : 106 |
| France | #982 | 1 : 502 |
| United States of America | #2,653 | 1 : 1,573 |
| Germany | #1,126 | 1 : 614 |
| Ireland | #662 | 1 : 331 |
| Belgium | #1,735 | 1 : 1,250 |
| Canada | #2,425 | 1 : 1,883 |
| Peru | #3,869 | 1 : 6,770 |
| Mauritius | #817 | 1 : 975 |
| Mexico | #6,811 | 1 : 8,831 |
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