Kelvin Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Kelvin Name at a Glance

Name	Kelvin
Meaning	River man. From Old English words 'ship' and 'friend'. Famous Bearer: British physicist Lord Kelvin (1824-1907).
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Kelvin Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Kelvin means “River man. From Old English words 'ship' and 'friend'. Famous Bearer: British physicist Lord Kelvin (1824-1907”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Kelvin Name Origin

Our database records Kelvin under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Kelvin a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Kelvin is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Kelvin

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