Kevin

Male

Meaning

Handsome, Beautiful

Origin

Irish

Pronunciation

/ˈkɛvɪn/

Traits associated with the name Kevin:

Dogs named Kevin tend to be loving, good-natured, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Kevin?

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet an unusual name.

Is Kevin a good dog name?

Kevin has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Kevin isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

2,907
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
1,332
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Kevin is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Kevin was, in the past month, the 2372nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Kevin is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Kevin was viewed 102 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Kevin's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Kevin is most adored in Washington, Arizona and Michigan.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, New Mexico and Minnesota.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Kevin.

Most popular breeds named Kevin:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Shetland Sheepdog
  4. Pomeranian
  5. Cocker Spaniel

Kevin is found in these categories:

irish dog names
irish

Derived from Irish origin, meaning "handsome birth".

Dog names like Kevin:

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Kevin dog name meaning

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Jeri Mills (Unknown)
We adopted our silver lab and his given name is Kevin. He is beautiful, smart, bit pawed and so very handsome. It was also my husband’s late brothers name so it is a perfect name.
May 10, 2023

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