# Kevin

/ˈkɛvɪn/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/kevin
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 1. male name

noun · CEFR A1

A common first name for a man.

For teachers: A male given name, anglicised from the Irish Caoimhín.

- My friend Kevin is coming over to help me fix my computer tonight.
- The name Kevin saw a massive surge in popularity across Europe during the late twentieth century, particularly in France and Germany.

## Examples

- Don't be such a Kevin and just follow the rules.
- The internet labeled him a Kevin after he started a loud argument with the lifeguard over a minor pool rule.

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