Cavan vs Heron

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 #4,406 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"heron bird, large wading bird"

Origin: Old French hairon

English American

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Cavan Rank #4,288

Heron Rank #4,406

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #4406 for Heron.

Is Cavan or Heron more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Heron at #4406 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Heron mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Heron means "heron bird, large wading bird" (Old French hairon origin).

Are Cavan and Heron boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Heron is primarily a boy name.