Handsome; little hollow
Caven is a rare name with two primary etymological paths. It is often considered a variant of the Irish name Kevin (Caoimhín), meaning 'handsome' or 'gentle birth,' or a topographic surname derived from the Scots-Gaelic 'cabhán,' referring to a hollow or a small hill.
Less common today
Caven isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,879 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional soccer player
British guitarist known for work with Julian Lennon
