UK boy's name
Kevon
Anglicized spelling of an Irish name meaning "beautiful birth" or "gentle one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kevon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kevon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 6 births.
This profile covers 39 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2003 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 39 living people in the UK are called Kevon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kevon ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 6 boys were registered as Kevon.
- • About 39 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kevon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4107
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2004
6 births
Estimated living
39
2026
Meaning
What does Kevon mean?
The name Kevon is believed to have originated from the Irish language, where it is a variant spelling of the name Caoimhín. This name is derived from the Old Irish word "caem," which means "gentle" or "kind." It is thought to have emerged during the early medieval period, around the 5th or 6th century AD, when Irish Gaelic was the predominant language spoken in Ireland.
The name Kevon gained popularity in Ireland and other parts of the Gaelic-speaking world, such as Scotland and the Isle of Man. It was often associated with the monastic tradition, as many Irish monks and scholars bore this name during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kevon can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. The annals mention a Kevon mac Ainmire, who was the King of Uí Failghe (a medieval Irish kingdom) in the 7th century AD.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kevon. One of the most famous was Kevon of Glendalough, a 6th-century Irish saint and founder of the Glendalough monastery in County Wicklow, Ireland. He was renowned for his piety and asceticism, and his feast day is celebrated on June 3rd in the Catholic Church.
Another significant figure was Kevon Ó Maoil Chonaire, an Irish prince who lived in the 12th century. He was a patron of the arts and literature and is credited with commissioning several important works of Irish poetry and prose during his lifetime.
In the 16th century, Kevon O'Reilly was a prominent Irish chieftain and leader of the O'Reilly clan in County Cavan, Ireland. He played a role in the Irish Confederate Wars against the English Crown in the mid-17th century.
Kevon O'Doherty, born in 1583, was an Irish chieftain and leader of the O'Doherty clan in County Donegal. He is remembered for his rebellion against English rule in Ulster, known as O'Doherty's Rebellion, which took place in 1608.
In more recent times, Kevon Looney, born in 1996, is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and his name is a modern variation of the traditional Irish name Caoimhín.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kevon over time
The chart below shows babies named Kevon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kevon, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kevon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kevon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4107 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4126 | 12 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3062 | 23 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Kevon
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- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kevon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kevon in the UK right now?
In 2023, Kevon was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Kevon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 6 babies registered as Kevon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kevon?
Anglicized spelling of an Irish name meaning "beautiful birth" or "gentle one".
How many people are called Kevon in the UK?
A total of 39 babies have been registered as Kevon across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.