Homer vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Homer

Boy #4,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, hostage"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Homer Rank #4,124

Cavan Rank #4,288

Homer is more popular, ranked #4124 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Is Homer or Cavan more popular?

Homer is more popular, ranked #4124 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Homer and Cavan mean?

Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Homer and Cavan boy or girl names?

Homer is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.