Kevin — Anglicized form of the Irish name Caoimhín, derived from the older Irish Cóemgein, composed of the Old Irish elements cóem "kind, gentle, handsome" and gein "birth". Saint Caoimhín established a monastery in Glendalough, Ireland in the 6th century and is the patron saint of Dublin. It became popular in the English-speaking world outside of Ireland in the 20th century.
Saintly namesake: Kevin of Glendalough was a 7th-century Irish monk and hermit, founder of the monastery at Glendalough. He is remembered for his holiness and connection to Irish Christian heritage. (June 3 · 7th century)
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