Cavan vs Russel

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 #4,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Cavan Rank #4,288

Russel Rank #4,499

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #4499 for Russel.

Is Cavan or Russel more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Russel at #4499 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Russel mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Russel means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Cavan and Russel boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Russel is primarily a boy name.