Little saint or holy; also bone marrow or nephew.
Nevin has dual roots, primarily as an Anglicized form of the Irish Naomhán, meaning 'little saint.' In its Germanic or Middle English context, it can also derive from 'neve,' meaning nephew, or relate to the Gaelic word for bone marrow, implying strength.
Less common today
Nevin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,001 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NFL offensive lineman
NFL cornerback
Former booster involved in high-profile sports controversy
Character in the video game series Splinter Cell · Splinter Cell
