Cavanaugh
Pronunciation: [ k-AV-uhn-aw ]
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Cavanaugh first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 54 babies have been named Cavanaugh in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cavanaugh is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,403 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,403
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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#12,459 in US
Spanish via Latin origin
"man, human being"
#12,336 in US
Latin via Old French origin
"shield bearer, attendant to a knight"
#12,434 in US
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#12,224 in US
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About the Name Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh is a boy name .
Cavanaugh is currently ranked #12,403 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cavanaugh include Cav, Cava, Cavay, Cavaie, Cavan, Cavany, Cavanie, Ughy, Ughie, Augh, Cay, and Caie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cavanaugh include Cavan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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