Russel vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russel

Boy #4,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Russel Rank #4,499

Cavan Rank #4,288

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #4499 for Russel.

Is Russel or Cavan more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Russel at #4499 in the United States.

What do Russel and Cavan mean?

Russel means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Russel and Cavan boy or girl names?

Russel is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.