Kelvin
Meaning of Kelvin
Kelvin is a masculine name that is pronounced as KEL-vin (/ˈkɛlvɪn/). It is of English origin and has variations such as Kellvin. In the United States, Kelvin has been given to newborn boys since at least the early 20th century. While its popularity has varied over the years, it has consistently remained in use. In recent years, Kelvin has ranked around #900 in terms of occurrence, indicating that it is a relatively uncommon name. However, it still maintains a sense of uniqueness and individuality for those who choose it for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KEL-vin (/ˈkɛlvɪn/)
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Notable People Named Kelvin
| Kelvin Gastelum is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight and middleweight divisions for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), currently ranked #14 in the UFC middleweight rankings as of December 5, 2023. |
| Kelvin Benjamin is a former American football wide receiver known for his time with the Carolina Panthers, Buffalo Bills, and Kansas City Chiefs. |
| Kelvin Peter Etuhu is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a striker or winger and has two older brothers, Dickson and Michael, who are also professional footballers. |
| Kelvin Harrison Jr. is an American actor who has received a Screen Actors Guild Award and nominations for a British Academy Film Award, Gotham Award, and an Independent Spirit Award. |
| Kelvin Lee Beachum Jr. is an American football offensive tackle who has played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets, and currently plays for the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL. |
| Kelvin Mateus de Oliveira, also known as Kelvin, is a Brazilian professional footballer currently playing as a winger for FC Ryukyu in J3 League. |
| Kelvin Leerdam is a Surinamese professional footballer known for playing as a right-back for LA Galaxy and the Suriname national team. |
| Kelvin Shelby Malone was an American spree killer who was convicted of three murders and suspected in five, ultimately being executed in January 1999. |
| Kelvin Kay Droegemeier is an American research meteorologist and former Director of The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, known for his expertise in predicting extreme weather events and his significant contributions to meteorological research. |
| Kelvin Darnell Hayden Jr. is a former American football cornerback known for his standout performance in Super Bowl XLI and his time with the Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears, and Atlanta Falcons. |
| Kelvin Keith Chapman is a retired Major League Baseball player who spent his entire career with the New York Mets. |
| Kelvin J. Cochran is a former administrator of the United States Fire Administration and Fire Chief of Atlanta Fire Department who was dismissed after expressing biblical views on sexuality in a book for members of his church. |
| Kelvin Manalili Miranda is a Filipino actor, model, and singer known for his roles in the Netflix film Dead Kids (2019) and the GTV series The Lost Recipe (2021). |
| Kelvin Doe, also known as DJ Focus, is a Sierra Leonean engineer. |
| Kelvin Roy is a New Zealand-based musician and composer with a background in jazz and children's educational music, known for his work with various bands and solo albums. |
