Barret vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barret

Boy #4,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength"

Origin: Old English / Old German

American English Irish

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Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American British

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Barret Rank #4,460

Cavan Rank #4,288

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #4460 for Barret.

Is Barret or Cavan more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Barret at #4460 in the United States.

What do Barret and Cavan mean?

Barret means "bear strength" (Old English / Old German origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Barret and Cavan boy or girl names?

Barret is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.