Cavan vs Marvin

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 #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

English American Welsh

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Cavan Rank #4,288

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Is Cavan or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Marvin mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Cavan and Marvin boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.