88
Success
84
Health
79
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 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 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with equally impressive health (84 on the 0-100+ research scale), 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 in Rankings
Famous People Named Kevin
- 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 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Morality (63 on the 0-100+ research scale). 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 on the 0-100+ research scale, 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 on the 0-100+ research scale, 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 on the 0-100+ research scale. The average score across all names is about 50, and standout names can exceed 100 because Name Halo preserves the original research scores. 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 are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores use the original 0-100+ research scale: average is about 50, scores above 70 are very high, and standout names can exceed 100.
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.