Irish boy name
Caoimhín Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Caoimhín means gentle, handsome. From the Irish caoimh, gentle or handsome, with a diminutive ending
Caoimhín is the Irish original of Kevin, from caoimh, meaning gentle or kind, together with a small ending. Saint Caoimhín of Glendalough is the best-known bearer and a much loved Irish saint. The name has had a long history in Ireland and gave rise to the widespread English form Kevin. Today, the Irish spelling is a distinctive option, and its pronunciation, KEE-veen, is quite approachable. It feels gentle and traditional, and its link to a famous saint adds historic depth.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Caoimhín
KevinCaoimhinKeevin
Caoimhín popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2025 Caoimhín ranked #184 in Ireland (26 babies). It is too rare to appear in US rankings.
Ireland (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Caoimhín mean?
Caoimhín means "gentle, handsome". From the Irish caoimh, gentle or handsome, with a diminutive ending.
How do you pronounce Caoimhín?
Caoimhín is pronounced KEE-veen.
What is the origin of Caoimhín?
Caoimhín is of Irish origin. From the Irish caoimh, gentle or handsome, with a diminutive ending.