Cavan vs Shep

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 #4,122 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shepherd, sheep herder"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Cavan Rank #4,288

Shep Rank #4,122

Shep is more popular, ranked #4122 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Is Cavan or Shep more popular?

Shep is more popular, ranked #4122 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Shep mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Shep means "shepherd, sheep herder" (Old English origin).

Are Cavan and Shep boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Shep is primarily a boy name.