Cavan vs Fergus

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 #4,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of vigor"

Origin: Old Irish

Scottish Irish English

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Cavan Rank #4,288

Fergus Rank #4,453

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #4453 for Fergus.

Is Cavan or Fergus more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Fergus at #4453 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Fergus mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin).

Are Cavan and Fergus boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Fergus is primarily a boy name.