Son of Caomhán; handsome or comely
Cavanaugh is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Caomhánach. It originally denoted a descendant of Caomhán, a name derived from the Gaelic word 'caomh' meaning gentle, kind, or handsome. The name is historically associated with the kings of Leinster in Ireland.
Less common today
Cavanaugh isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,394 in 2017.
American singer-songwriter
A character in the film 'The Guest' · The Guest
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
