Jim vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jim

Boy #4,434 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Scottish

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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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Jim Rank #4,434

Cavan Rank #4,288

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #4434 for Jim.

Is Jim or Cavan more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Jim at #4434 in the United States.

What do Jim and Cavan mean?

Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jim and Cavan boy or girl names?

Jim is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.