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The boy's name Kelvin \k(e)-

is pronounced KEL-vin. It is of English origin, and its meaning is "friend of ships". Also possibly a place name referring to a river.

Kelvin has 8 variant forms: Kellven, Kelvan, Kelven, Kelvon, Kelvyn, Kelwin, Kelwinn and Kelwyn.

For more information, see also the related name Kalvin.

Baby names that sound like Kelvin are Calvin, Galvin and Kalvyn.

Kelvin is a very common first name for men (#358 out of 1220) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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