Kevin () is the anglicized form of the Irish masculine given name (; mga, Caoimhghín ; sga, Cóemgein ; Latinized as ). It is composed of "dear; noble"; Old Irish and ("birth"; Old Irish ). The variant '' Kevan'' is anglicized from , an Irish diminutive form.''A Dictionary of First Names''.

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(2007) s.v. "Kevin". The feminine version of the name is (anglicised as ''Keeva'' or ''Kweeva'').

History

Saint Kevin (d. 618) founded

Glendalough Glendalough (; ) is a glacial valley in County Wicklow, Ireland, renowned for an Early Medieval monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St Kevin. From 1825 to 1957, the head of the Glendalough Valley was the site of a galena lead min ...

abbey in the Kingdom of Leinster in 6th-century Ireland. Canonized in 1903, he is one of the patron saints of the Archdiocese of Dublin. Caomhán of Inisheer, the patron saint of Inisheer,

Aran Islands The Aran Islands ( ; gle, Oileáin Árann, ) or The Arans (''na hÁrainneacha'' ) are a group of three islands at the mouth of Galway Bay, off the west coast of Ireland, with a total area around . They constitute the historic barony of Aran ...

, is properly anglicized ''Cavan'' or ''Kevan'', but often also referred to as "Kevin". The name was rarely given before the 20th century. In Ireland an early bearer of the anglicised name was Kevin Izod O'Doherty (1823–1905) a

Young Irelander Young Ireland ( ga, Éire Óg, ) was a political and cultural movement in the 1840s committed to an all-Ireland struggle for independence and democratic reform. Grouped around the Dublin weekly ''The Nation'', it took issue with the compromise ...

and politician; it gained popularity from the Gaelic revival of the late nineteenth century, with Kevin Barry and

Kevin O'Higgins Kevin Christopher O'Higgins ( ga, Caoimhghín Críostóir Ó hUigín; 7 June 1892 – 10 July 1927) was an Irish politician who served as Vice-President of the Executive Council and Minister for Justice from 1922 to 1927, Minister for External ...

prominent in the

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. Later it was "widely adopted throughout the English-speaking world", surging in popularity during the 1950s. The sudden rise in popularity may be tied to actor

Kevin McCarthy Kevin Owen McCarthy (born January 26, 1965) is an American politician, serving as House Minority Leader in the United States House of Representatives since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he served as House Majority Leader under spea ...

, who first became famous with ''

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'' (1951). In the United States the name's popularity peaked at rank 11 in 1963. It has steadily decreased in popularity since then, but is still given with moderate frequency, at rank 89 as of 2016. Kevin fell out of the US Top 100 the following year and now ranks at Number 156. The name followed a similar trajectory in the United Kingdom, gaining popularity in the 1950s, peaking in the 1960s, gradually declining in the 1970s to 1980s, and falling out of the top 100 most popularly given names by the 1990s. Oxford's ''

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'' suggests that anglicized ''Kevin'' may have influenced the adoption of ''

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'' (in origin a river name) as a modern given name, which peaked in popularity at about the same time, albeit to a much lesser extent (peaking at rank 209 as of 1961 in the US). In non-English-speaking Europe, the name picked up popularity in the 1980s via such American pop culture figures as actor

Kevin Costner Kevin Michael Costner (born January 18, 1955) is an American actor, producer, film director and musician. He has received various accolades, including two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Screen Actors ...

, singer Kevin Richardson, and, most prominently, Kevin McCallister,

Macaulay Culkin Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin (born Macaulay Carson Culkin; ) is an American actor. Often regarded as one of the most successful child actors of the 1990s, he was placed 2nd on VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Kid-Stars". Culkin rose to promi ...

's character in the Christmas comedy film ''

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''. "Kevin" was notorious for being extremely popular among lower-class parents during the end of 1980s to 2000s. The name peaked markedly in the early 1990s, reaching first rank in France (sometimes spelt ''Kévin'') during 1989–1994, during 1991–1992 in Switzerland and in 1991 in Germany. In German markets, ''Home Alone'' was released as "Kevin – Allein zu Haus". Especially in Germany, the name became associated with low social status, an attitude popularised in German journalism based on a 2009 master thesis on primary teachers' reactions to children's given names. has become German short-hand for negative social preconceptions about trendy or exotic names.Sarah Zhang, he Strange German Disease Called "Kevinism": Can a Lame Name Mess Up Your Life? Discoblog (discovermagazine.com), 1 February 2012.
"Kevinometer: Kennen Sie das Kevinismus-Risiko Ihrer Lieblingsnamen?" (beliebte-vornamen.de)

People

Kevin Abernathy ''Game Grumps'' is an American Let's Play web series hosted by Arin Hanson and Dan Avidan. Created in 2012 by co-hosts Hanson and Jon Jafari, the series centers around its hosts playing video games. After Jafari left the show in 2013 to focus on ...

(born 1991), American editor and occasional host of shows on the ''

Game Grumps ''Game Grumps'' is an American Let's Play web series hosted by Arin Hanson and Dan Avidan. Created in 2012 by co-hosts Hanson and Jon Jafari, the series centers around its hosts playing video games. After Jafari left the show in 2013 to focus on ...

'' platform * Kevin Abley (born 1935), Australian rules footballer * Kevin Agudelo (born 1998), Colombian footballer * Kevin Akpoguma (born 1995), German-Nigerian footballer * Kevin Alaníz (born 2003), Uruguayan footballer * Kevin Álvarez (born 1996), Honduran footballer * Kevin Álvarez (born 1999), Mexican footballer * Kevin Amuneke (born 1986), Nigerian footballer * Kevin Anderson (born 1960), American actor * Kevin Anderson (born 1986), South African tennis player * Kevin J. Anderson (born 1962), American science fiction author * Kevin Appier (born 1967), American baseball pitcher *

Kevin Archer Kevin "Al" Archer (born 21 December 1958) is an English guitarist and songwriter. Career Archer played with Kevin Rowland in the punk rock group the Killjoys. In 1978, Rowland and Archer formed Dexys Midnight Runners. Archer co-wrote some of ...

(born 1958), English musician and member of Dexy's Midnight Runners * Kevin Ashman (born 1959), English quiz player * Jean-Kévin Augustin (born 1997), French footballer *

Kevin Austin Jr. Kevin Austin Jr. (born March 30, 2000) is an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Notre Dame Fighting Irish football, Notre Dame. Early life and high s ...

(born 2000), American football player * Kevin Ayers (1944–2013), English songwriter * Kevin Bacon (born 1958), American actor *

Kevin Balanta Kevin Balanta (born 28 April 1997) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga MX club Querètaro. Honours Deportivo Cali *Superliga Colombiana: 2015 File:2015 Events Collage new.png, From top left, clockwise: ...

(born 1997), Colombian footballer * Kevin Beattie (1953–2018), English footballer * Kevin Begois (born 1982), Belgian footballer *

Kevin Betsy Kevin Eddie Lewis Betsy (born 20 March 1978) is a football coach and former professional footballer. He started his career with Woking but went on to make a name for himself with Fulham where he became part of the squad that earned promotions i ...

(born 1978), English-Seychellois footballer *

Kevin Behrens Kevin Behrens (born 3 February 1991) is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bundesliga club Union Berlin. Career In April 2018, Behrens signed a three-year contract for SV Sandhausen Sportverein Sandhausen 1916 e.V., c ...

(born 1991), German footballer * Kevin-Prince Boateng (born 1987), German-born Ghanaian footballer * Kevin Bobson (born 1980), Dutch footballer * Kévin Boli (born 1991), French-Ivorian footballer *

Kevin Bonifazi Kevin Bonifazi (born 19 May 1996) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Bologna. Club career He began his playing career with Tor di Quinto and Nuova Tor Tre Teste. At age 15 he was sold to Siena, but following the ...

(born 1996), Italian footballer * Kevin Bouie (born 1971), American football player * Kevin Boyles (born 1967), Canadian volleyball player *

Kevin Brands Kevin Martinus Adrianus Brands (born 28 March 1988) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for OJC Rosmalen in Hoofdklasse B Sunday. Club career He played in the youth teams of RKC and FC Den Bosch and signed a ...

(born 1988), Dutch footballer * Kevin Bridges (born 1986), Scottish comedian *

Kevin Broll Kevin Broll (born 23 August 1995) is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for 3. Liga club Dynamo Dresden. Career Born in Mannheim, Broll started his career at Waldhof Mannheim. In the summer of 2014, Broll signed for F ...

(born 1995), German footballer * Kévin Bru (born 1988), French-Mauritian footballer * Kevin Bua (born 1993), Swiss footballer *

Kevin Bukusu Kevin Vangu Phambu Bukusu (born 27 February 2001) is a German professional footballer who plays as a defender for Austrian Bundesliga club Wolfsberger AC. Club career Bukusu have played youth football for several clubs including Bayer Leverkus ...

(born 2001), German footballer *

Kevin Burke Kevin Burke may refer to: *Kevin Burke (musician) (born 1950), Irish fiddler *Kevin Burke (CEO), chairman, president, and CEO of Consolidated Edison *Kevin Burke (judge) (born 1950), district judge in Hennepin County, Minnesota *Kevin Burke (quarter ...

(born 1993), American football player * Kévin Cabral (born 1999), French footballer * Kevin Cannavò (born 2000), Italian footballer * Kevin Carlberg (born 1987), American musician *

Kev Carmody Kevin Daniel Carmody (born 1946), better known by his stage name Kev Carmody, is an Aboriginal Australian singer-songwriter and musician, a Murri people, Murri man from northern Queensland. He is best known for the song "From Little Things Big T ...

(born 1946), Australian singer-songwriter * Kevin Carr (born 1958), English football goalkeeper * Kevin Carroll (born 1969), American football player *

Kevin Carter Kevin Carter (13 September 1960 – 27 July 1994) was a South African photojournalist and member of the Bang-Bang Club. He was the recipient in 1994 of a Pulitzer Prize for his photograph depicting the 1993 famine in Sudan. He died by suicid ...

(1960–1994), South African photographer * Kevin Cash (born 1977), American baseball manager * Dimitri Kévin Cavaré (born 1995), Guadeloupean-French footballer *

Kevin Cheng Kevin Cheng Ka-wing (born 15 August 1969) is a Hong Kong American actor and singer who is currently under the management of the Hong Kong television network TVB. Cheng rose to fame in late 2004 after playing his first lead role in the TVB drama ...

(born 1969), American-born Hong Kong actor * Kevin Clash (born 1960), American puppeteer, director and producer * Kevin Cogan (born 1956), American racing driver * Kevin Coleman (born 1998), American soccer player * Kevin Conboy (born 1987), Danish footballer * Kevin Conrad (born 1990), German footballer * Kevin Conroy (1955–2022), American actor * Kévin Constant (born 1987), French-Guinean footballer *

Kevin Corrigan Kevin Corrigan (born ) is an American character actor. He has appeared mostly in independent films and television since the 1990s, including as Uncle Eddie on the sitcom '' Grounded for Life'' (2001–2005). His film appearances include suppo ...

(born 1969), American actor *

(born 1955), American actor *

Kevin Daley (politician) Kevin Daley (born August 10, 1957) is an American politician in the state of Michigan. He currently serves in the Michigan Senate for the 26th district. He previously represented the 31st district. He served in the Michigan House of Representat ...

(born 1957), American politician *

Kevin Daley Kevin "Special K" Daley (born October 7, 1976) is a Panamanian former basketball player for the Harlem Globetrotters. He also played on the Panama national team. Early life Daley was born in Panama City. He grew up in Los Angeles County ...

(born 1976), Panamanian basketball player * Kevin Danaher (, 1913–2002), Irish folklorist * Kevin Danso (born 1998), Austrian footballer * Kevin Davidson (born 1997), American football player * Kevin Dawson (born 1992), Uruguayan footballer * Kevin De Bruyne (born 1991), Belgian footballer * Kevin Deeromram (born 1997), Swedish born Thai footballer * Kévin Denkey (born 2000), Togolese footballer * Kévin Diaz (born 1983), French footballer * Kevin Diks (born 1996), Dutch footballer * Kevin Doherty (born 1958), Canadian judoka * Kevin Doyle (born 1983), Irish footballer *

Kevin Durand Kevin Serge Durand (born January 14, 1974) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for portraying Vasiliy Fet in '' The Strain'', Joshua in '' Dark Angel'', Martin Keamy in '' Lost'', Fred J. Dukes / The Blob in '' X-Men Origins: Wolverine'', Ba ...

(born 1974), Canadian actor *

Kevin Durant Kevin Wayne Durant ( ; born September 29, 1988), also known by his initials KD, is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played one season of college basketball for t ...

(born 1988), American basketball player * Jean-Kévin Duverne (born 1997), French footballer *

Kevin Eastman Kevin Brooks Eastman (born May 30, 1962) is an American comic book artist and writer best known for co-creating the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with Peter Laird. Eastman was also formerly the editor and publisher of the magazine '' Heavy Metal ...

(born 1962), American comic book artist * Kevin Ehlers (born 2001), German footballer * Kevin Escamilla (born 1994), Mexican footballer * Kevin Faulconer (born 1967), American politician and former mayor of San Diego * Kevin Faulk (born 1976), American football player * Kevin Federline (born 1978), American dancer * Kevin Felida (born 1999), Dutch footballer * Kevin Fend (born 1990), Austrian footballer * Kevin Fertig (born 1977), American professional wrestler * Kevin Fickentscher (born 1988), Swiss footballer * Kevin Foley (born 1984), English-Irish footballer * Kevin Forster (born 1958), English long-distance runner *

Kévin Fortuné Kévin Fortuné (born 6 August 1989) is a professional association football, footballer who plays as a Forward (association football), forward for club US Orléans, Orléans and the Martinique national football team, Martinique national team. E ...

(born 1989), French-Martiniquais footballer * Kevin Foster (born Kevin Bates; 1977), American murderer and leader of the "Lords of Chaos" * Kevin Frandsen (born 1982), American professional Baseball player *

Kevin Freiberger Kevin Freiberger (born 16 November 1988) is a German football forward who plays for Gütersloh. Career statistics *1.Includes DFB-Pokal The DFB-Pokal ( is a German knockout football cup competition held annually by the German Football As ...

(born 1988), German footballer * Kevin Friedland (born 1981), American soccer player *

Kevin Friesenbichler Kevin Friesenbichler (born 6 May 1994) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Polish club Lechia Gdańsk. Club career Born in Weiz, Friesenbichler joined local team SC Weiz at the age of five before joining Austrian ...

(born 1994), Austrian footballer * Kevin Gallacher (born 1966), Scottish footballer * Kevin Galloway (born 1991), American-Iraqi basketball player *

Kevin Gameiro Kevin Dominique Gameiro (born 9 May 1987) is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Ligue 1 club Strasbourg. He is a strong striker who is known for his clinical finishing, which compensates for his relatively light frame. ...

(born 1987), French footballer * Kevin Garnett (born 1976), American basketball player * Kevin Gausman (born 1991), American baseball player * Kevin Ginkel (born 1994), American baseball player * Kevin Givens (born 1997), American football player * Kevin Goden (born 1999), German footballer * Kevin Gomez-Nieto (born 1994), Dutch footballer *

Kévin Gomis Kévin Mickael Junior Gomis (born 20 January 1989) is a French former professional footballer who played as a central defender. Football career Born in Paris, Gomis started his professional career with En Avant de Guingamp, but only played of ...

(born 1989), French footballer * Kevin Gordon (born 1989), Australian Rugby player * Kevin Greening (1962–2007), British radio broadcaster * Kevin Gregg (born 1978), American baseball player *

Kevin Großkreutz Kevin Großkreutz (born 19 July 1988) is a German former professional footballer who plays as a right back and winger for TuS Bövinghausen in the amateur-level Oberliga Westfalen. He made his senior debut at Rot Weiss Ahlen, and in 2009 jo ...

(born 1988), German footballer * Kevin Grund (born 1987), German footballer * Kevin Hansen (born 1979), German footballer *

Kevin Harbottle Kevin Andrew Harbottle Carrasco (born 8 June 1990) is a Chilean footballer who currently plays for C.D. Arturo Fernández Vial in the Primera B de Chile. Club career Harbottle was raised in Iquique, with his mother and stepfather. It is in t ...

(born 1990), Chilean footballer * Kevin Harlan (born 1960), American television and radio sports announcer *

Kevin Harris (disambiguation) Kevin Harris may refer to: *Kevin Harris, character in The Haunting of Hill House (TV series) * Kevin Harris (Ruby Ridge), participant in the 1992 siege in Idaho *Kevin Harris (American football) (born 2000), American football running back See als ...

, multiple people *

Kevin Hart Kevin Darnell Hart (born July 6, 1979) is an American comedian and actor. Originally known as a stand-up comedian, he has since starred in Hollywood films and on TV. He has also released several well-received comedy albums. After winning s ...

(born 1979), American actor and comedian *

Kevin Harvick Kevin Michael Harvick (born December 8, 1975) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 4 Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing. Harvick is the 2014 Cup Series champi ...

(born 1975), American race car driver *

Kevin Haskins Kevin Michael Dompe (born 19 July 1960), born and best-known as Kevin Michael Haskins, is an English drummer, best known from the British rock group Bauhaus. He was also a member of Tones on Tail and Love and Rockets. Early career As a child, ...

(born 1960), British drummer * Kevin Haverdink (born 1965), American football player * Kevin Hayes (, born 1962), English cricketer * Kevin Hayes (born 1984), Irish hurler * Kevin Hayes (born 1992), American ice hockey player * Kevin Hector (born 1944), English footballer * Kevin Heinze (1928–2008), Australian television presenter *

Kevin Herget Kevin R. Herget (born April 3, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Cincinnati Reds organization. He made his MLB debut with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2022. Career St. Louis Cardinals/Cleveland Indians Born in Teaneck, New Jers ...

(born 1991), American baseball player * Kevin Hingerl (born 1993), German footballer * Kevin Hoffmann (born 1995), German footballer * Kevin Hofland (born 1979), Dutch footballer and manager *

Kévin Hoggas Kévin Hoggas (born 16 November 1991) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Waasland-Beveren in the Belgian First Division B. Career In the 2009–10 season, Hoggas was promoted to the first team of his hometown clu ...

(born 1991), French footballer * Kevin Holzweiler (born 1994), German footballer *

Kevin Ingreso Kevin Langbehn Ingreso (born 10 February 1993) is a professional footballer who plays for Malaysian Super League club Sri Pahang. Born in Germany, he represents the Philippines national team. Club career Ceres–Negros In December 2015, Ingre ...

(born 1993), German-Filipino footballer *

Kevin James Kevin George Knipfing (born April 26, 1965), better known by his stage name Kevin James, is an American comedian and actor. In television, James played Doug Heffernan on '' The King of Queens'' from 1998 to 2007, and receieved a Primetime Em ...

(born 1965), American actor * Kevin Jansen (born 1992), Dutch footballer * Kevin Janssens (born 1986), Belgian footballer *

Kevin Johnson Kevin Johnson may refer to: Entertainment *Kevin Johnson (singer) (born 1942), Australian singer * Kevin Johnson (ventriloquist) (born 1970), ventriloquist on ''America's Got Talent'' * Kevin Royal Johnson (born 1961), American singer-songwriter a ...

(born 1966), American basketball player and politician *

Kevin Jonas Paul Kevin Jonas II (born November 5, 1987) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and actor. He rose to fame as a member of the pop rock band, the Jonas Brothers, alongside his younger brothers Joe and Nick. Jonas became a prominent fig ...

(born 1987), member of the

Jonas Brothers The Jonas Brothers () are an American pop rock band. Formed in 2005, they gained popularity from their appearances on the Disney Channel television network. They consist of three brothers: Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas. Raised i ...

* Kevin Kabran (born 1993), Swedish footballer * Kevin Kampl (born 1990), Slovenian footballer * Kevin Kauber (born 1995), Estonian footballer * Kevin Keegan (born 1951), English footballer and coach * Kevin Keelan (born 1941), English footballer * Kevin Keen (born 1967), English footballer and coach * Kevin Kerr (born 1990), German-Scottish footballer * Kevin Kiermaier (born 1990), American baseball player * Kevin Kilbane (born 1977), English-Irish footballer * Kevin Kilner (born 1958), American actor *

Kevin King (American football) Kevin Charles King (born May 5, 1995) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Washington Huskies football, Washington, where he was a four-year starter for the team as a Safety (gridiron football pos ...

(born 1995), American football player * Kevin Kingston (born 1983), Australian Rugby League player *

Kevin Kline Kevin Delaney Kline (born October 24, 1947) is an American actor. He is the recipient of an Academy Award and three Tony Awards. In addition, he has received nominations for two British Academy Film Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and five ...

(born 1947), American actor * Kevin Koffi (born 1986), Ivorian footballer * Kevin Korjus (born 1993), Estonian racing driver *

Kévin Koubemba Kévin Koubemba (born 23 March 1993) is a professional association football, footballer who plays as a Forward (association football), striker for Liga I club FC Argeș Pitești, Argeș Pitești. Born in France, he represented the Congo national ...

(born 1993), French-Congolese footballer * Kevin Kratz (born 1987), German footballer * Kevin Kraus (born 1992), German footballer * Kevin Martin Krygård (born 2000), Norwegian footballer * Kevin Kühnert (born 1989), German politician * Kevin Kunz (born 1992), German footballer * Kevin Kurányi (born 1982), Brazil-born German footballer * Kevin Kuske (born 1979), German bobsledder *

Kevin Kyle Kevin Alastair Kyle (born 7 June 1981) is a Scottish retired footballer and media personality who played as a centre forward. He played for eleven senior clubs in his career. Kyle gained ten full Scotland international caps and scored one goal. ...

(born 1981), Scottish footballer * Kevin James LaBrie (born 1963), Canadian singer * Kévin Lacroix (born 1984), French-Guadeloupean footballer * Kevin Lafrance (born 1990), French-Haitian footballer * Kevin Lankford (born 1998), German-American footballer * Kevin Lasagna (born 1992), Italian footballer * Kevin Le Gendre (living), British journalist, broadcaster *

Kevin Lilly Kevin Paschal Lilly (born May 14, 1963) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at University of Tulsa. Early years Lilly att ...

(born 1963), American football player *

Kevin Lisbie Kevin Anthony Lisbie (born 17 October 1978) is a former professional footballer who played as a striker. Born in London, he earned ten international caps for Jamaica. He is now a coach at Leyton Orient. Club career Charlton Athletic Born in Ha ...

(born 1978), English-Jamaican footballer *

Kevin Lisch Kevin John Lisch (born May 16, 1986) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is an assistant coach for the Sydney Kings of the National Basketball League (NBL). He also holds an Italian passport and is an Australian ...

(born 1986), American basketball player *

Kevin Long (disambiguation) Kevin Long may refer to: * Kevin Long (skateboarder) (born 1984), American professional skateboarder * Kevin Long (offensive lineman) (born 1975), American footballer * Kevin Long (running back) (born 1955), former football player with the USFL C ...

, multiple people *

Kevin Love Kevin Wesley Love (born September 7, 1988) is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is a five-time All-Star, a two-time member of the All-NBA Second Team and ...

(born 1988), American basketball player *

Kevin Luckassen Kevin Luckassen (born 27 July 1993) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga I side Rapid București. Club career AZ Alkmaar Born in Eindhoven, Luckassen started playing football in the street, leading him to play fo ...

(born 1993), Dutch footballer *

Kevin Lundberg Kevin Lundberg (born July 29, 1952) is a former legislator in the U.S. state of Colorado. Before his appointment to the State Senate in 2009 as a Republican, he was elected to serve as the Representative to House District 49 in the Colorado Hous ...

(born 1952), member of Colorado State Senate * Kevin Lynch (1956–1981), Irish republican, IRA hunger striker who died in 1981 * Kevin López (born 1990), Spanish athlete * Kevin MacLeod (born 1972), American music composer * Kevin Macmichael (1951–2002), Musician, co-founder of pop-rock group

Cutting Crew Cutting Crew are an English rock band formed in London in 1985. They are best known for their debut album ''Broadcast'' and hit single, " (I Just) Died in Your Arms". History 1985–1986: Formation While still in his teens, Nick Van Eede ( ...

* Kevin Maek (born 1988), German footballer * Kevin Magee (1959–2003), American basketball player * Kevin Maggs (born 1974), Irish rugby player * Kevin Magnussen (born 1992), Danish racing driver * Kévin Malcuit (born 1991), French-Moroccan footballer * Kevin Malget (born 1991), Luxembourgian footballer * Kevin Martin (born 1983), American basketball player * Kevin Mason (born 1972), American football player * Kevin Mayer (born 1992), French decathlete *

Kévin Mayi Ulrich Kévin Mayi (born 14 January 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Turkish club Denizlispor. Born in France, he represents the Gabon national team. Career Mayi made his professional debut on 7 May 2012 in a le ...

(born 1993), French footballer *

Kevin Mbabu Melingo Kevin Mbabu (born 19 April 1995) is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a defender for Swiss Super League club Servette, on loan from Premier League club Fulham and the Switzerland national team. Club career Servette Born ...

(born 1995), Swiss footballer *

(1914–2010), American actor *

(born 1965), California politician * Kevin McDonald (born 1961), Canadian comedian and actor * Kevin McDonald (born 1988), Scottish footballer * Kevin McHale (born 1957), American basketball player * Kevin McKenna (born 1980), Canadian footballer * Kevin McKidd (born 1973), Scottish film actor * Kevin McMahon (born 1972), American hammer thrower * Kevin Mensah (born 1991), Danish footballer * Kevin Mercado (born 1995), Ecuadorian footballer * Kevin Mirallas (born 1987), Belgian footballer * Kevin Mitchell (born 1981), Canadian water polo player * Kevin Mitnick (born 1963), computer security consultant and convicted hacker * Hulisani Kevin Mmbara (born 1979), South African political youth leader * Kevin Möhwald (born 1993), German footballer * Kevin Molino (born 1990), Trinidadian footballer * Kévin Monnet-Paquet (born 1988), French footballer *

Kevin Moon Kevin John Moon (born 8 June 1987) is a Scottish footballer, who last played as a midfielder for Scottish League Two club Stirling Albion. He began his career with St. Johnstone and was part of the side which gained promotion to the Scottish ...

(born 1998), Canadian singer and artist * Kevin Moran (born 1956), Irish footballer * Kevin Müller (born 1991), German footballer * Kevin Muscat (born 1973), Australian football manager * Kevin Nadal (born 1978), author, professor, activist, and comedian * Kevin Naiqama (born 1989), Australian-Fijian Rugby League player * Kevin Nanney (born 1989), American professional ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' player known as PPMD * Kevin Nash (born 1959), American professional wrestler *

Kévin N'Doram Kévin N'Doram (born 22 January 1996) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or defender for club Metz. He is the son of the Chadian former footballer Japhet N'Doram. Club career N'Doram is a youth exponent fr ...

(born 1996), French footballer * Kevin Nealon (born 1953), American actor * Kevin Neufeld (born 1960), Canadian rower * Kevin Newman (disambiguation), multiple people * Kevin Newsome (born 1991), American football player * Kevin Nisbet (born 1997), Scottish footballer * Georges-Kévin Nkoudou (born 1995), French footballer * Kevin Nugent (born 1969), English football manager and former player * (born 1953), Irish politician *

(, 1892–1927), Irish politician * Kevin O'Leary (multiple people) * (born 1979), Irish fiddler * Kévin Olimpa (born 1988), French-Martiniquais footballer *

Kévin Oliveira Kévin Renato Fortes Oliveira (born 8 June 1996) is a Cape Verdean professional association football, footballer who plays as a midfielder for Doxa Katokopias FC, Doxa Katokopias Club career Swope Park Rangers Oliveira signed for United Soccer ...

(born 1996), Cape Verdean footballer * Kevin Ollie (born 1972), American basketball player * Kevin Oris (born 1984), Belgian footballer * Kevin Padlo (born 1996), American baseball player * Kevin Pannewitz (born 1991), German footballer * Kevin Paredes (born 2003), American soccer player * Kevin Parker (born 1986), Australian musician and member of Tame Impala * Kevin Peterson (born 1994), American football player * Kevin Pezzoni (born 1989), German footballer * Kevin Phillips (born 1973), English footballer * Kevin Pietersen (born 1980), English cricketer * Kevin Pillar (born 1989), major league baseball player *

Kevin Plawecki Kevin Jeffrey Plawecki (; born February 26, 1991) is an American professional baseball catcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox and Texas Ranger ...

(born 1991), American baseball player * Kevin Pollak (born 1957), American actor *

Kevin Porter Jr. Bryan Kevin Porter Jr. (born May 4, 2000), also known by his initials KPJ, is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played high school basketball for Rainier Beach Hig ...

(born 2000), American basketball player *

Kevin Quevedo Kevin Martín Quevedo Mathey (born 22 February 1997) is a Peruvian footballer who plays as a right winger for Liga 1 club Deportivo Garcilaso. Club career Youth Quevedo's first experience on a youth academy was at Alianza Lima in 2002. Later ...

(born 1997), Peruvian footballer *

Kevin B. Quinn Kevin B. Quinn (born ) is the chief executive officer of TransLink. Prior to his current role, he served as CEO and administrator of the Maryland Transit Administration from 2017 to 2021. Education Quinn graduated from Goucher College with ...

, American chief executive officer *

Kevin Rader (American football) Kevin Charles Rader (born April 26, 1995) is an American football tight end for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Youngstown State. Professional career Green Bay Packers Rader was signed by ...

(born 1995), American football player * Kevin Ramírez (born 1994), Uruguayan footballer * Kevin Rauhut (born 1989), German footballer * Kevin Reynolds (born 1990), Canadian figure skater * Kévin Reza (born 1988), French racing cyclist * Kevin Richardson (born 1986), American college

running back A running back (RB) is a member of the offensive backfield in gridiron football. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback to rush the ball, to line up as a receiver to catch the ball, and block. The ...

* Kevin Richardson (born 1962), English footballer * Kevin Richardson (born 1971), member of the

Backstreet Boys Backstreet Boys (often abbreviated as BSB) are an American vocal group consisting of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, and cousins Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson. Lou Pearlman formed the group in 1993 in Orlando, Florida. The ...

Kevin Michael Richardson Kevin Michael Richardson (born October 25, 1964) is an American actor. Known for his distinctively deep voice, he has mostly voiced villainous characters in animation and video games. In film, Richardson voiced Goro in '' Mortal Kombat'' (1995) ...

(born 1964), American voice actor *

Kévin Rimane Kévin Ramon Rimane (born 23 February 1991) is a French Guianan professional footballer who plays as a center-back for club Cholet and the French Guiana national team. Club career Early career Rimane trained in the academy programs at Pari ...

(born 1991), French Guianan footballer * Kevin Robertson (born 1959), Water polo player * Kévin Rocheteau (born 1993), French footballer *

Kévin Rodrigues Kévin Manuel Rodrigues (born 5 March 1994) is a professional footballer who plays for Turkish club Adana Demirspor. Mainly a left-back, he can also play as a midfielder. He has spent most of his career in Spain with Real Sociedad, after starti ...

(born 1994), French-Portuguese footballer * Kevin Rodrigues-Pires (born 1991), German-Portuguese footballer * Kevin Rolland (born 1989), French freestyle skier *

Kevin D. Rome Kevin D. Rome Sr. (born May 29, 1966) is an American university administrator. He served as the 16th president of Fisk University, a historically black university in Nashville, Tennessee. He was previously the president of Lincoln University fr ...

(born c. 1966), University administrator * Kevin Rose (born 1977), founder of

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* Kevin Rowland (born 1953), musician and former frontman of the band Dexys Midnight Runners *

Kevin Rudd Kevin Michael Rudd (born 21 September 1957) is an Australian former politician and diplomat who served as the 26th prime minister of Australia from 2007 to 2010 and again from June 2013 to September 2013, holding office as the leader of the ...

(born 1957), 26th Prime Minister of Australia, Minister of Foreign Affairs * Kevin Rudolf (born 1983), American singer *

Kevin Rüegg Kevin Rüegg (born 5 August 1998) is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Young Boys on loan from the Italian club Hellas Verona. He can also play in midfield. He has represented Switzerland at various youth levels. Ca ...

(born 1998), Swiss footballer *

Kevin Sandoval Kevin Sandoval may refer to: * Kevin Sandoval (Guatemalan footballer) Kevin Sandoval Shannon (born 18 August 1962 in Guatemala City) is a former Guatemalan Association football, footballer. International career Sandoval member of the Guatemala ...

(born 1962), Guatemalan footballer *

(born 1997), Peruvian footballer * Kevin Sangsamanan (born 1997), Thai footballer * Kevin Scheidhauer (born 1992), German footballer * Kevin Schindler (born 1988), German footballer *

Kevin Schlitte Kevin Schlitte (born 4 November 1981) is a German former professional footballer who played as a midfielder and is actually the coach of Haldensleber SC. Career Schlitte was born in Haldensleben, Saxony-Anhalt. He joined SC Freiburg from Ca ...

(born 1981), German footballer * Kevin Schöneberg (born 1985), German footballer * Kevin Schulze (born 1992), German footballer * Kevin Schwantz (born 1964), American road racer * Kevin Seitzer (born 1962), American baseball player and coach * Kevin Sessa (born 2000), German footballer * Kevin Sheedy (born 1947), Australian footballer and Member of the Order of Australia * Kevin Sheedy (born 1959), Irish footballer * Kevin Shields (born 1963), musician *

Kevin Simm Kevin Ian Simm (born 5 September 1980) is an English pop singer. He won '' The Voice UK'' on 9 April 2016. Simm was in the group Liberty X from 2001 until their split in 2007, and is currently the lead singer of the group Wet Wet Wet. Early ...

(born 1980), English singer, songwriter, and musician who was a member of the pop group

Liberty X Liberty X (originally called Liberty) are a British-Irish group originally consisting of Michelle Heaton, Tony Lundon, Kevin Simm, Jessica Taylor and Kelli Young. The group was formed by the five finalists of the 2001 ITV talent show '' Popst ...

* Kevin Sinfield (born 1980), English rugby league player and current captain of the Leeds Rhinos * Kevin Sitorus (born 1994), Indonesian basketball player *

Kevin Smith Kevin Patrick Smith (born August 2, 1970) is an American filmmaker, actor, comedian, comic book writer, author, YouTuber, and podcaster. He came to prominence with the low-budget comedy buddy film '' Clerks'' (1994), which he wrote, directed, ...

(1963–2002), New Zealand actor *

(born 1970), American screenwriter, producer and director *

Kevin Smith (baseball) Kevin Smith (born July 4, 1996) is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2021 with the Toronto Blue Jays. High school and college Smith graduated from ...

(born 1996), American baseball player *

Kévin Soni Kévin Olivier Soni (born 17 April 1998) is a Cameroonian professional Association football, footballer who plays as an Midfielder#Attacking midfielder, attacking midfielder for Turkish club Adana Demirspor and the Cameroon national football team ...

(born 1998), Cameroonian footballer * Kevin Sorbo (born 1958), American actor * Kevin Souter (born 1984), Scottish footballer * Kevin Spacey (born 1959), American actor *

Kevin Steuke Kevin Steuke (born 23 November 1992) is a German former professional footballer who played as a attacking midfielder A midfielder is an outfield position in association football. Midfielders may play an exclusively defensive role, br ...

(born 1992), German footballer * Kevin Stevens (born 1965), American hockey player *

Kevin Stewart Kevin Stewart may refer to: * Kevin Stewart (Australian politician) (1928–2006), former member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly * Kevin Stewart (Scottish politician) (born 1968), member of the Scottish Parliament, 2011– * Kevin Stewa ...

(born 1993), English footballer * Kevin Stöger (born 1993), Austrian footballer *

Kevin Strickland Kevin Strickland (born June 7, 1959) is an African-American man who was wrongfully convicted by an all-white jury in 1979 of killing three people in Kansas City, Missouri. No physical evidence linked him to the scene of the crime and the only a ...

(born 1959), American wrongfully convicted of murder *

Kevin Strong Kevin Strong Jr. (born August 5, 1996) is an American football defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UTSA before graduating in 2018. He signed as an undrafted free agent with ...

(born 1996), American football player * Kevin Strootman (born 1990), Dutch footballer *

Kevin Stuhr Ellegaard Kevin Stuhr Ellegaard (né ''Kevin Stuhr Larsen'', born 23 May 1983) is a retired Danish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He has played for Manchester City and Blackpool in England, as well as German club Hertha BSC and Dutc ...

(born 1983), Danish footballer * Kévin Théophile-Catherine (born 1989), French footballer * Kevin Tighe (born 1944), American actor *

Kevin Tittel Kevin René Tittel (born 4 February 1994) is a German footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for MSV Neuruppin MSV Neuruppin is a Football in Germany, German association football club from Neuruppin, Brandenburg. The football team and its yout ...

(born 1994), German footballer *

Kevin Toliver II Kevin Toliver II (born November 24, 1995) is an American football cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU, and was signed by the Colts as a free agent in 2023. Early years T ...

(born 1995), American football player *

Kevin Toner Kevin Stephen Toner (born 18 July 1996) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for La Nucía in the Segunda División RFEF. Although he plays as a centre-back usually, Toner has also played at left-back. Toner is a produc ...

(born 1996), Irish footballer *

Kevin Trapp Kevin Christian Trapp (; born 8 July 1990) is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt and the Germany national team. He began his professional career at 1. FC Kaiserslautern, where he ...

(born 1990), German footballer * Kevin Tumba (born 1991), Belgian-Congolese basketball player *

Kevin Ray Underwood Kevin Ray Underwood (born December 19, 1979) is a convicted murderer from Purcell, Oklahoma. Crimes Authorities had sought a missing 10-year-old girl, Jamie Rose Bolin, for whom an Amber Alert had been issued. Underwood, who lived near Bolin in ...

(born 1979), convicted murderer * Kevin Ullyett (born 1972), former professional tennis player from Zimbabwe * Kevin van Dessel (born 1979), Belgian footballer * Kevin van Diermen (born 1989), Dutch footballer * Kevin van Kippersluis (born 1993), Dutch footballer *

Kevin van Veen Kevin van Veen (born 1 June 1991) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for Scottish Premiership side Motherwell. He formerly played professionally for FC Oss, Helmond Sport, SC Cambuur, Northampton Town and Scunthorpe Uni ...

(born 1991), Dutch footballer *

Kevin Vandenbergh Kevin Vandenbergh (; born 16 May 1983) is a Belgian former professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ramsel in the Belgian Provincial Leagues. His father, Erwin Vandenbergh, was one of the most prolific strikers in the 1980s for Bel ...

(born 1983), Belgian footballer * Kévin Vandendriessche (born 1989), French footballer *

Kevin Varga Kevin Varga (born 30 March 1996) is a Hungarian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Nemzeti Bajnokság I club Debrecen and the Hungary national team. Club career Debrecen On 18 August 2017, Varga played his first match for ...

(born 1996), Hungarian footballer *

Kevin Vázquez Comesaña Kevin () is the anglicized form of the Irish masculine given name (; mga, Caoimhghín ; sga, Cóemgein ; Latinized as ). It is composed of "dear; noble"; Old Irish and ("birth"; Old Irish ). The variant ''Kevan'' is anglicized from , an ...

(born 1993), Spanish footballer * Kevin Vermeulen (born 1990), Dutch footballer *

Kevin Vicuna Kevin () is the anglicized form of the Irish masculine given name (; mga, Caoimhghín ; sga, Cóemgein ; Latinized as ). It is composed of "dear; noble"; Old Irish and ("birth"; Old Irish ). The variant ''Kevan'' is anglicized from , an ...

(born 1998), Venezuelan professional baseball player * Kevin Vink (born 1984), Dutch footballer *

Kevin Visser Kevin Visser (born 19 July 1988) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays for AFC as a midfielder. He formerly played for ADO Den Haag, Helmond Sport and Volendam. Career ADO Den Haag As a youth, Visser played for Vitesse Delft, Delfia, ...

(born 1988), Dutch footballer * Kevin Vogt (born 1991), German footballer * Kevin Volland (born 1992), German footballer * Kevin Von Erich (born 1957), retired American professional wrestler * Kevin Walker (disambiguation), multiple people * Kevin Warwick (born 1954), British cybernetics professor at the

University of Reading The University of Reading is a public university in Reading, Berkshire, England. It was founded in 1892 as University College, Reading, a University of Oxford extension college. The institution received the power to grant its own degrees in 192 ...

Kevin Weidlich Kevin-Okyere Weidlich (born 4 October 1989) is a German-Ghanaian Association football, footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC Teutonia Ottensen, Teutonia Ottensen. References External links

* 1989 births Living people Footballers f ...

(born 1989), German footballer * Kevin White (1929–2012), American mayor of Boston 1968–1984 *

Kevin Wimmer Kevin Wimmer (; born 15 November 1992) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Rapid Wien and the Austria national team. Wimmer began his professional career with LASK where his performances earned him a move to G ...

(born 1992), Austrian footballer * Kevin Wölk (born 1985), German footballer * Kevin Wolze (born 1990), German footballer * Kevin Wright (born 1995), English-Sierra Leonean footballer * Kevin Youkilis (born 1979), American baseball player * Kevin Young (born 1961), English footballer * Kevin John Wasserman (born 1963), American guitarist for

The Offspring The Offspring is an American rock band from Garden Grove, California, formed in 1984. Originally formed under the name Manic Subsidal, the band's current lineup consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Bryan "Dexter" Holland, lead gui ...

(better known as "Noodles") * Kevin Žižek (born 1998), Slovenian footballer * Kévin Zohi (born 1997), Ivorian-Malian footballer

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*Cousin Kevin, a character in the musical film ''

Tommy Tommy may refer to: People * Tommy (given name) * Tommy Atkins, or just Tommy, a slang term for a common soldier in the British Army Arts and entertainment Film and television * ''Tommy'' (1931 film), a Soviet drama film * ''Tommy'' (1975 fil ...

'' * Kevin, a character in

Frank Miller Frank Miller (born January 27, 1957) is an American comic book writer, penciller and inker, novelist, screenwriter, film director, and producer known for his comic book stories and graphic novels such as his run on ''Daredevil'' and subsequen ...

's '' Sin City'' yarns * Kevin, a character in Konami's role-playing game '' Suikoden IV'' * Kevin Keene, the title character from the cartoon '' Captain N: The Game Master'' *Kevin Arnold, the main character played by

Fred Savage Frederick Aaron Savage (born July 9, 1976) is an American actor and director. He is known for his role as Kevin Arnold in the American television series '' The Wonder Years'' (1988 to 1993). He has earned several awards and nominations, such a ...

in the American coming-of-age, comedy-drama television series ''

The Wonder Years ''The Wonder Years'' is an American coming-of-age comedy/drama television series created by Neal Marlens and Carol Black. It ran on ABC from January 31, 1988, until May 12, 1993. The series premiered immediately after ABC's coverage of Supe ...

'' *Kevin Beckman, a character in the 2016 American supernatural comedy film ''

Ghostbusters ''Ghostbusters'' is a 1984 American supernatural comedy film directed and produced by Ivan Reitman, and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. It stars Bill Murray, Aykroyd, and Ramis as Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Egon Spengler, ...

'' *Kevin Boggs, a character in 1990 American fantasy romance movie '' Edward Scissorhands'' *

Kevin Butler Kevin Butler may refer to: * Kevin Butler (American football) (born 1962), American football placekicker * Kevin Butler (character), fictional character in Sony's PlayStation 3 marketing campaigns * Kevin Butler (streetball player) Kevin "Bizness" ...

, a fictional character in Sony's "It Only Does Everything" PS3 marketing campaign * Kevin, a character from the cartoon '' Ed, Edd n Eddy'' *Kevin Fischer, a character from the movie '' Final Destination 3'' *Kevin, a mobile crane from '' Thomas and Friends'' *Kevin, a flightless bird from Disney-Pixar's movie '' Up'' *Kevin, the leading minion in ''

Minions Places *Minions, Cornwall, a village in the United Kingdom People *Frank Minion (born 1929), American jazz and bop singer * Fred Minion, English professional footballer *Joseph Minion (born 1957), American film director and screenwriter *Marcus F ...

'' *Kevin McCallister, the main character from the ''Home Alone'' franchise *Kevin the Gerbil, a British puppet seen in many productions alongside '' Roland Rat'' *Kevin, one of the four penguins from the ''

VeggieTales ''VeggieTales'' is an American Christian media, computer generated musical children's animation, and book franchise created by Phil Vischer and Mike Nawrocki under Big Idea Entertainment. The series sees fruit and vegetable characters retel ...

'' spinoff ''3-2-1 Penguins!'' *Kevin, the leader of the Jelly Spotters from ''

SpongeBob SquarePants ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' (or simply ''SpongeBob'') is an American Animated series, animated Television comedy, comedy Television show, television series created by marine science educator and animator Stephen Hillenburg for Nickelodeon. It ...

'' *Kevin Owens, a character from '' Mr. Belvedere'' *Kevin Phillips, a character in the 1994 American coming-of-age comedy-drama movie '' My Girl 2'' *Kevin Porter, a character in the novel and Netflix series '' 13 Reasons Why'' * Kevin Tran is a prophet on the American dark fantasy television series ''Supernatural''

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