Cavan vs Kenner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cavan

Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,288
Total SSA Count: 25
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Joshuan Kayleb Tremaine Devaughn

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Kenner

Boy #4,199 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born of fire, handsome chief (via Kenneth/Cionaodha)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,199
Total SSA Count: 25
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Tj Shep Tremaine Kelso

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Popularity Comparison

Cavan Rank #4,288

Kenner Rank #4,199

Kenner is more popular, ranked #4199 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavan or Kenner more popular?

Kenner is more popular, ranked #4199 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Kenner mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kenner means "born of fire, handsome chief (via Kenneth/Cionaodha)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cavan and Kenner boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Kenner is primarily a boy name.

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