Cavan vs Holstyn

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 #4,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dwellers in wooded hills"

Origin: Old Saxon

American German

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Cavan Rank #4,288

Holstyn Rank #4,310

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #4310 for Holstyn.

Is Cavan or Holstyn more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Holstyn at #4310 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Holstyn mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Holstyn means "dwellers in wooded hills" (Old Saxon origin).

Are Cavan and Holstyn boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Holstyn is primarily a boy name.