Cavan vs Emerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cavan

Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American British

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Boy #4,117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"green gemstone"

Origin: Greek via Old French

English American

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Cavan Rank #4,288

Emerald Rank #4,117

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Is Cavan or Emerald more popular?

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Emerald mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Emerald means "green gemstone" (Greek via Old French origin).

Are Cavan and Emerald boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Emerald is primarily a boy name.