Cavan

Cavan is a boy's name of English origin, derived from an Irish community. Its meaning is given as 'the cave' or 'the grassy hill'.

What does the name Cavan mean?

Cavan is a boy's name that is derived from an Irish locality and carries the meaning 'the cave' or 'the grassy hill'. The roots of the name lie in the Old Irish term cobfán or cabhán, which means 'hollow', 'empty', 'cavity', and 'cave'. An alternative spelling is Caven, while the feminine form is Cavana.

Where does the name Cavan come from?

The origin of the name Cavan is Old Irish, and it means 'the cave'. The Old Irish root cobfán or cabhán means 'hollow', 'empty', 'cavity', or 'cave'. The name is used in the English language.

How do you pronounce Cavan?

The pronunciation of Cavan is clear and consists of two syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ca-van' [ˈkavən], with the first part being short and concise and the second syllable sounding soft. This simple structure and the calm '-van' give the name a harmonious sound quality. Cavan radiates a down-to-earth and uncomplicated atmosphere - a name that embodies naturalness and stability.

Popularity

Cavan is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2018, it reached the 3,918th place in the ranking of the most popular male first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at the 8,008th position in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th.

Nicknames & pet names

Caravan