Fair, handsome, or gentle
Kewan is a rare name likely derived from the Irish name Caoimhín, which shares roots with the more common Kevin. It signifies a person of gentle birth or a handsome appearance. In some contexts, it is also viewed as a modern variant or phonetic spelling within African American naming traditions.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Kewan in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
