Cavan vs Dana

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 #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge (short form of Daniel)"

Origin: Hebrew Dan-El

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Cavan Rank #4,288

Dana Rank #4,273

Dana is more popular, ranked #4273 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Is Cavan or Dana more popular?

Dana is more popular, ranked #4273 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Dana mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin).

Are Cavan and Dana boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Dana is primarily a boy name.