Kelvin is an English name derived from the Old English word "cwelm", meaning "wise" or "strong-willed". It also has Scottish ties, linked to the Kelvin River. The name evolved from Saint Chelm, an Irish abbot, and gained popularity in the 19th century due to its association with the Kelvin temperature scale created by Lord Kelvin, a Scottish physicist. Today, Kelvin is seen as a powerful and wise name, fitting for those embodying strength of character.