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Boy Name

Cavan

"Irish place name from 'Cabhán' meaning hollow or cave."

Ranked #4202 for boys

About the Name Cavan

Meaning

Irish place name from 'Cabhán' meaning hollow or cave.

Origin

Irish

Gender

Boy

First Letter

C

Boy Rank

#4202

Cavan is a boy name of Irish origin. The name means "Irish place name from 'Cabhán' meaning hollow or cave." and Currently ranked #4202 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with C or explore other Irish names.

Popularity Over Time

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1950
#8
1960
#77
1970
#155
1980
#240
1990
#585
2000
#472
2010
#144
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

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Boy

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Boy

Kavin

Boy

Handsome, variant of Kevin derived from Irish roots.

Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
C
Origin
Irish

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