Originating from Irish and Scottish Gaelic origins, the name Nevins is a male name with a strong and distinctive sound. It is derived from the Gaelic surname Mac Naoimhín, which means "son of saint." With its English pronunciation as NEV-inz (/'nɛvɪnz/), this name carries an air of strength and elegance. While not highly popular in recent years, Nevins has been given to a handful of newborn boys in the United States, ranking at 3264th place in 1914 with five occurrences. The name Nevin is a variation commonly used and shares the same origin and associations.
Nevins Selvadurai was a prominent Ceylon Tamil educator and politician. |