Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Kelvin Updated February 10, 2026 by Jennifer M. Kelvin Gender: Male Origin: Scottish Meaning: A River Of Scotland #Water ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Kelvin? The name Kelvin is primarily a male name of Scottish origin that means A River Of Scotland. People who like the name Kelvin also like: Owen, Caleb, Kellan, Ian, Calvin, Oliver, Liam, Evelyn, Ruby, Scarlett, Amelia, Charlotte, Olivia, Molly Names like Kelvin: Kalpana, Khalfan Stats for the Name Kelvin Kelvin is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Kelvin is currently not ranked in U.S. births