Kelvin - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Kelvin \k(e)-lvin, kel-vin\ 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 popular male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Kelvin. Click here to compare Kelvin with related baby names.