Shep vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shep

Boy #4,122 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shepherd, sheep herder"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Shep Rank #4,122

Cavan Rank #4,288

Shep is more popular, ranked #4122 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Is Shep or Cavan more popular?

Shep is more popular, ranked #4122 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Shep and Cavan mean?

Shep means "shepherd, sheep herder" (Old English origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Shep and Cavan boy or girl names?

Shep is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.