88
Success
84
Health
79
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
88▲
Morality
63▼
Health
84
Warmth
76
Cheerfulness
79
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
80♂
Kevin Name Personality
The name Kevin projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With exceptionally strong success (88/100) paired with equally impressive health (84/100), Kevin creates a well-rounded first impression. Notably, Kevin scores above average across all five perception dimensions, making it one of the more balanced names in our database.
Community Ratings
Classic4.9
Mature4.4
Formal4.5
Upper Class3.8
Urban4.2
Wholesome6.7
Strong7.4
Refined5.7
Strange4.8
Simple6.2
Serious4.3
Nerdy5.2
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 1126 ratings.
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- Kevin HartComedian and actor
- Kevin DurantNBA superstar
- Kevin CostnerOscar-winning actor and director
- Kevin SpaceyOscar-winning actor
- Kevin BaconActor, six degrees of fame
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kevin
What does the name Kevin say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Kevin scores highest in Success (88/100) and lowest in Morality (63/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in success and high in morality.
Is Kevin a boy name?▾
Kevin is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (88), Warmth (76), Morality (63), Health (84), and Cheerfulness (79).
What is the Success rating for the name Kevin?▾
Kevin has a Success rating of 88 out of 100, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Kevin sound?▾
Kevin has a Warmth rating of 76 out of 100, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Kevin compare to other names?▾
Kevin's strongest dimension is Success at 88/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Kevin with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Kevin?▾
Notable people named Kevin include Kevin Hart, Kevin Durant, Kevin Costner and Kevin Spacey. Name Halo lists 5 famous Kevins with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.