Little hollow or handsome
Derived from the Irish surname Ó Caomhán, meaning 'descendant of Caomhán'. It is also the name of a county in Ireland, derived from the Gaelic word 'cabhán' referring to a hollow or a small hill.
Less common today
Cavan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,784 in 2002.
American professional soccer player
Major League Baseball player
British actor known for Sexy Beast
British actor known for The Last Kingdom
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
