What does the name Nevin mean?

Nevin is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “Irish, traditionally 'little saint'”.

When was the name Nevin most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Nevin peaked in the 1990s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

What are names similar to Nevin?

Names similar to Nevin in origin and style include Carlin, Devin, Keelan, Larkin, Nolen.

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Nevin

boy name

Origin

Irish

Syllables

Peak era

1990s/2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

“Irish, traditionally 'little saint'”

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 1990s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Nevin peaked in the 1990s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

Names that fit alongside Nevin

Carlin Devin Keelan Larkin Nolen Keenan

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