Meaning: Its source is Caoimhin, an Irish Gaelic name meaning "Handsome beloved."

Popularity: The name Keven ranked 770th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 949th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Narrative: This name's expression of admiration and affection could be specific to the newborn, more like ''handsome baby.''

St. Kevin is one of the patron saints of Dublin, Ireland. His name was not commonly used outside of Ireland until the 1920s. Since then, it has gained and maintained popularity in the U.S., and may get a further boost from the fame of actor-producer-director Kevin Costner.