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.
About 5 boys were named Cavanaugh in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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