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UK boy's name

Nevis

A feminine name from the Latin word meaning "snow capped".

Nevis is a boy's name in the UK records.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Nevis. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Nevis ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #711 in 2020.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nevis as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

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Estimated living

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2026

Meaning

What does Nevis mean?

The given name Nevis is believed to have originated from the Caribbean island of the same name, which is part of the country of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The name is derived from the Spanish word "Nuestra Señora de las Nieves," meaning "Our Lady of the Snows," a reference to the island's cloud-covered peak.

Nevis was first used as a name during the colonial era when European settlers arrived on the island in the 17th century. It was likely given to children born on the island or those with connections to the island's history and culture.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Nevis can be found in historical records from the 18th century. In 1744, Nevis Nisbett was born on the island, and his name was documented in local parish records.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Nevis. Nevis Booker (1887-1968) was an American baseball player who played for the Philadelphia Athletics and the Brooklyn Dodgers in the early 20th century.

Nevis Reid (1890-1959) was a Scottish artist and painter known for his landscapes and seascapes. He was born in Glasgow and exhibited his works in various galleries throughout the United Kingdom.

Nevis Gwynne (1912-1979) was a British author and historian who wrote several books on medieval England, including "The King's Bishop" and "The King's Reformation."

Nevis Muñoz (born 1947) is a Spanish-American actor and director who has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including "Miami Vice" and "The Mask of Zorro."

Nevis Ardern (born 1980) is a New Zealand politician and the current Prime Minister of New Zealand. She is the youngest female head of government in the world and has been praised for her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Geography

Where Nevis is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Nevis. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Nevis ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #711 in 2020.

Scotland
3

Across the UK

Nevis in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#711 in 2020

1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered

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FAQ

Nevis: questions and answers

What is the meaning and origin of Nevis?

A feminine name from the Latin word meaning "snow capped".

Where is Nevis most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Nevis ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #711 in 2020. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

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.