Hold On… Kevin Jonas’ Name Isn’t Actually Kevin Jonas

Published: May 21 2025

An S.O.S. alert has gone viral! Kevin Jonas, the eldest sibling of the iconic Jonas Brothers, has left the internet in a tizzy with his latest revelation. Throughout his two-decade-long journey in the limelight, the beloved musician admitted that the moniker fans affectionately know him by isn't his birth name. He shared this intriguing tidbit as part of a viral TikTok trend, where users disclose an amusing fact about themselves to the catchy tune of "New Flame" by Chris Brown and Usher.

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In the captivating video, the 37-year-old Kevin gestures towards text that boldly states, "My first name isn't Kevin." As he unveils his true identity, Paul Kevin Jonas Jr., he playfully captions the May 20 post, "Should I change my handle to PaulJonas?" The comments section buzzes with an amalgamation of emotions, as some die-hard fans come across this gem of information for the very first time.

One user exclaims, "DO PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE CALL YOU PAUL? I'M SO STRESSED!" while another jokes, "PAUL JONAS??? I feel like I've been catfished all my life." Adding to the hilarious revelry, the official Jonas Brothers TikTok account—featuring Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas—quips, "breaking news."

Kevin, who shares his life with daughters Alena, 11, and Valentina, 8, alongside his wife Danielle Jonas, has spilled the beans on one of the band's most closely guarded secrets. However, he's not shying away from sharing details about their highly anticipated 20th anniversary tour.

"We're gearing up for a tour in August, so I'll be quite occupied," the host of Claim to Fame recently told E! News. "The fact that we get to keep playing music and performing live is incredibly special. This tour is going to be extraordinary—a celebration not just of our past but also of what's yet to come."

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