Dana vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dana

Boy #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge (short form of Daniel)"

Origin: Hebrew Dan-El

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Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Dana Rank #4,273

Cavan Rank #4,288

Dana is more popular, ranked #4273 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Is Dana or Cavan more popular?

Dana is more popular, ranked #4273 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Dana and Cavan mean?

Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dana and Cavan boy or girl names?

Dana is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.