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.
About 33 boys were named Cavan in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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British actor known for Sexy Beast
British actor known for The Last Kingdom