Cavan vs Jim

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 #4,434 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Scottish

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Cavan Rank #4,288

Jim Rank #4,434

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #4434 for Jim.

Is Cavan or Jim more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Jim at #4434 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Jim mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cavan and Jim boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Jim is primarily a boy name.