Name Meaning & Origin
"A county of Ireland."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Cavan is a name used as a given name or surname. It is an anglicized version of Caoimhín and variant of Kevan. Notable people with the name include:
Cavan is a name used as a given name or surname. It is an anglicized version of Caoimhín and variant of Kevan. Notable people with the name include:
Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.
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Root element "Cavan" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A county of Ireland.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~1,681 people named Cavan in the US. Peaked in 2008 with 77 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Cavan is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 2. Personality: 3.
Cavan is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 1,681 people in the United States are named Cavan. The name peaked in 2008 with 77 recorded uses.
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