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BoyIrish origin2 syllables

Nevin

Meaning: “saint”

About the name Nevin

Nevin is a boy name with Irish roots, meaning “saint”.

It has a unique feel. In 2025, Nevin ranked #4013 for boys in the US, with 27 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2007. Since 2000, 97% of US babies named Nevin were boys.

Etymology

From Irish, meaning “saint”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Nevin”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
#4013
In 2015
#2100
Babies in 2025
27

Popularity of Nevin, 1940–2025

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Boys GirlsBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.