Kelvin vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelvin

Boy #1,084 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the River Kelvin, narrow river"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English British

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

American English Latin American

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Kelvin Rank #1,084

Nova Rank #1,180

Kelvin is more popular, ranked #1084 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Kelvin or Nova more popular?

Kelvin is more popular, ranked #1084 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Kelvin and Nova mean?

Kelvin means "from the River Kelvin, narrow river" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Kelvin and Nova boy or girl names?

Kelvin is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.