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Kelvin

Kelvin ranks #3,149 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 4 places, 5 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #6,758 for cats.
Kelvin's popularity trend

Kelvin's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank.

0.002%0.004%200720102013201620192024
Dogs in our data
5
across 4 places
Popularity rank
#3,149
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
—
2020 → 2025
Gender split
100% boys
0% girls100% boys
What does Kelvin mean?
/ˈkɛlvɪn/2 syllablesOrigin: a surname

Kelvin means “wooded + river” (from surname transfer coille + abhainn).

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Kelvin shows up

Kelvin's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

WorcesterUnited States of America0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%

Names like Kelvin

KelsoKevinCalvinMarvinAlvinGavinMelvinElvinKalvinMclovinKellyKelsey

Kelvin means, by theme

Ocean & water