Kelvin

Meaning of Kelvin

From the River Kelvin

Kelvin has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kelvin

After ranking as high as #389 in 2000, Kelvin has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kelvin

• Lord Kelvin
  Physicist, absolute temperature scale
• Kelvin Hart
  Comedian and actor
• Kelvin Benjamin
  American football player
• Kelvin Sampson
  Basketball coach
• Kelvin Fletcher
  British actor

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Questions about the name Kelvin

What does the name Kelvin mean?

Kelvin means from the river kelvin, and it comes from Scottish origins.

Is Kelvin a boy's or a girl's name?

Kelvin is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kelvin?

Kelvin did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kelvin most popular?

Kelvin peaked at #389 in 2000.