Tiernan vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tiernan

Boy #4,184 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord, chief, ruler"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish Celtic

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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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Tiernan Rank #4,184

Cavan Rank #4,288

Tiernan is more popular, ranked #4184 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Is Tiernan or Cavan more popular?

Tiernan is more popular, ranked #4184 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Tiernan and Cavan mean?

Tiernan means "lord, chief, ruler" (Old Irish origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Tiernan and Cavan boy or girl names?

Tiernan is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.