Cavan vs Lavern

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 #4,147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree, from the grove"

Origin: French/Latin

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Cavan Rank #4,288

Lavern Rank #4,147

Lavern is more popular, ranked #4147 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Is Cavan or Lavern more popular?

Lavern is more popular, ranked #4147 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Lavern mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lavern means "alder tree, from the grove" (French/Latin origin).

Are Cavan and Lavern boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Lavern is primarily a boy name.