Keven vs Shiva

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keven

Boy #6,360 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, beloved"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,360
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kev

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Shiva

Boy #5,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"auspicious, benign, propitious"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Nepali Balinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,599
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shiv

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Popularity Comparison

Keven Rank #6,360
Shiva Rank #5,599

Shiva is more popular, ranked #5599 vs #6360 for Keven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keven ___

  • Keven James
  • Keven Michael
  • Keven Patrick
  • Keven Thomas
  • Keven John
  • Keven Lee

Shiva ___

  • Shiva Kumar
  • Shiva Prasad
  • Shiva Shankar
  • Shiva Ram
  • Shiva Das
  • Shiva Nath

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keven

Brian Sean Colleen Siobhan Brendan

If you choose Shiva

Vishnu Krishna Lakshmi Parvati Ganesh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keven or Shiva more popular?

Shiva is more popular, ranked #5599 compared to Keven at #6360 in the United States.

What do Keven and Shiva mean?

Keven means "handsome, beloved" (Old Irish origin). Shiva means "auspicious, benign, propitious" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Keven and Shiva boy or girl names?

Keven is primarily a boy name. Shiva is primarily a boy name.

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