Cavan vs Hays

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 #4,204 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedged enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Cavan Rank #4,288

Hays Rank #4,204

Hays is more popular, ranked #4204 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Is Cavan or Hays more popular?

Hays is more popular, ranked #4204 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Hays mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Cavan and Hays boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Hays is primarily a boy name.