Fergus vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fergus

Boy #4,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of vigor"

Origin: Old Irish

Scottish Irish English

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Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American British

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Fergus Rank #4,453

Cavan Rank #4,288

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #4453 for Fergus.

Is Fergus or Cavan more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Fergus at #4453 in the United States.

What do Fergus and Cavan mean?

Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Fergus and Cavan boy or girl names?

Fergus is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.