Kevan
Pronunciation: [ k-EHV-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kevan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,431 babies have been named Kevan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kevan is past its peak , currently ranked #8,756 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,756
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Kevan is also used as a girl name, ranked #16884.
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About the Name Kevan
Kevan is a boy name .
Is Kevan a boy or girl name? Kevan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,756 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #16,884. Kevan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kevan is currently ranked #8,756 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kevan include Kev, Key, Keie, and Kevkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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