Iain vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iain

Boy #4,295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Gaelic

Scottish Irish British Gaelic

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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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Iain Rank #4,295

Cavan Rank #4,288

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #4295 for Iain.

Is Iain or Cavan more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Iain at #4295 in the United States.

What do Iain and Cavan mean?

Iain means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Iain and Cavan boy or girl names?

Iain is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.