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An Irish name through and through, Kevin was popularized by the eponymous seventh-century saint who founded a monastery in Dublin and became a patron saint of the city. Famous namesakes include funnyman Kevin Hart and beloved actors Kevin Beacon, Kevin James, and Kevin Costner.
1. Kevin Spacey. Kevin Spacey Fowler, better known by his stage name Kevin Spacey, is an American actor of screen and stage, film director, producer, screenwriter and singer. He began his career as a stage actor during the 1980s before obtaining supporting roles in film and television.
Since 2013, Spacey has played Frank Underwood in the Netflix political drama series House of Cards. His work in House of Cards earned him Golden Globe Award and Emmy Award nominations for Best Actor.
A common diminutive for Kevin is Kev and Kevin can be spelt as Kevyn. Foreign language variants include Kevan (Irish) and Cefin (Welsh).
The name Kevin means handsome. It has Irish roots and is derived from the name Caoimhín, which originated from the elements coém (meaning “handsome”) and gein (meaning “birth). Saint Kevin was the first well-known Kevin. Kevin is a classic, versatile name that never seems to go completely out of style.