Cavan vs Homer

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 #4,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, hostage"

Origin: Greek

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Cavan Rank #4,288

Homer Rank #4,124

Homer is more popular, ranked #4124 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Is Cavan or Homer more popular?

Homer is more popular, ranked #4124 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Homer mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin).

Are Cavan and Homer boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Homer is primarily a boy name.