Derived from Kevin, meaning handsome or of gentle birth
Keyvon is a modern American variant of the Irish name Kevin (Caoimhín). It combines the traditional roots of the name with a contemporary phonetic spelling, often associated with the 'Key-' prefix popular in African American naming traditions. The original Gaelic elements 'caomh' and 'gein' translate to 'handsome' or 'kind' and 'birth'.
Less common today
Keyvon isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,787 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actor known for roles in television drama
NFL outside linebacker for the New York Giants
