Athen vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Athen

Boy #4,473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of Athena; city of wisdom"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Athen Rank #4,473

Cavan Rank #4,288

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #4473 for Athen.

Is Athen or Cavan more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Athen at #4473 in the United States.

What do Athen and Cavan mean?

Athen means "city of Athena; city of wisdom" (Ancient Greek origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Athen and Cavan boy or girl names?

Athen is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.