Nevin
Nevin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɛv.ɪn/
Meaning and origin of Nevin
Root meaning: “saint”
- A male given name.
Etymology
A rare Anglicization of Irish Naomhán, a diminutive of naomh (“saint”).
How popular is Nevin?
Since 1880, 99 girls and 6,372 boys in the U.S. have been named Nevin (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8255 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #926 in 1926. In 2025, 27 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Nevin FAQ
What does the name Nevin mean?
Nevin traces back to a root meaning "saint". A male given name. A rare Anglicization of Irish Naomhán, a diminutive of naomh (“saint”).
How popular is the name Nevin?
Since 1880, 99 girls and 6,372 boys in the U.S. have been named Nevin (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8255 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #926 in 1926. In 2025, 27 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Nevin a boy or girl name?
Nevin is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 99 girls and 6,372 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.