Cavan vs Barret

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cavan

Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #4,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength"

Origin: Old English / Old German

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Cavan Rank #4,288

Barret Rank #4,460

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

Is Cavan or Barret more popular?

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

What do Cavan and Barret mean?

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

Are Cavan and Barret boy or girl names?

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