Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Kelvin Updated April 13, 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, Liam, Calvin, Caleb, Kellan, Ian, Oliver, Charlotte, Olivia, Evelyn, Molly, Amelia, Scarlett, Ruby 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