Gender: Male
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: From the Narrow River, River Man, Keel Friend
Pronunciation: KEHL-vin, /ˈkɛlvɪn/, K EH L V AH N
Popularity Rank: #1,369
The name Kelvin is of Scottish origin and means 'from the narrow river'. It is derived from the Scottish surname derived from a river name, possibly meaning 'narrow water'.
The name Kelvin is of Scottish origin and means From the Narrow River, River Man, Keel Friend. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Kelvin is commonly found in Malaysia, Nigeria, United States of America, and 90 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KEHL-vin
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkɛlvɪn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K EH L V AH N
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Kelvin is recorded 48,596 times globally, ranking it as the 1,369th most common name worldwide.
Kelvin is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 7,678 occurrences, making it the 80th most popular name in the country.
In Hong Kong, the name Kelvin is found among 1 in every 78 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #80 | 1 : 259 |
| Nigeria | #159 | 1 : 163 |
| United States of America | #749 | 1 : 269 |
| Hong Kong | #39 | 1 : 78 |
| Singapore | #24 | 1 : 125 |
| South Africa | #957 | 1 : 1,026 |
| United Kingdom | #677 | 1 : 259 |
| Brazil | #755 | 1 : 547 |
| Peru | #875 | 1 : 821 |
| Ghana | #192 | 1 : 191 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kelvin from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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