Cavan vs Tiernan

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 #4,184 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord, chief, ruler"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish Celtic

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Cavan Rank #4,288

Tiernan Rank #4,184

Tiernan is more popular, ranked #4184 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Is Cavan or Tiernan more popular?

Tiernan is more popular, ranked #4184 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Tiernan mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Tiernan means "lord, chief, ruler" (Old Irish origin).

Are Cavan and Tiernan boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Tiernan is primarily a boy name.