McKelvey is an uncommon given name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Cille Bhéatha', which translates to 'son of Saint Béatha'. It is believed to have been a surname before evolving into a first name in recent times. The name McKelvey is not well-documented and its popularity has remained quite low throughout history, making it distinctive and unique among bearers today.
By 2013, there were no reported births of the name McKelvey.