At a Glance
- Meaning
- Descendant of Caomhán
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KAV-uhn
Cavan is an Irish boy's name meaning “descendant of Caomhán”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Cavan
Meaning: Descendant of Caomhán.
Origin: Irish.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Cavan
KAV-uhnIPA /ˈkævən/
Popularity of Cavan
● Peak: #1773 in 2002 · ● Latest: #4202 in 2024. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1969–2024.
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