Bohannon vs Kavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kavan

Boy #6,204 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, gentle, kind"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Gaelic Celtic Irish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,204
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kav

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bohannon Rank #6,238
Kavan Rank #6,204

Kavan is more popular, ranked #6204 vs #6238 for Bohannon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bohannon ___

  • Bohannon James
  • Bohannon Patrick
  • Bohannon Lee
  • Bohannon Cole
  • Bohannon Reid
  • Bohannon Wayne

Kavan ___

  • Kavan James
  • Kavan Patrick
  • Kavan Finn
  • Kavan Sean
  • Kavan Declan
  • Kavan Owen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bohannon

Cormac Declan Saoirse Brigid Sullivan

If you choose Kavan

Declan Finn Siobhan Aoife Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bohannon or Kavan more popular?

Kavan is more popular, ranked #6204 compared to Bohannon at #6238 in the United States.

What do Bohannon and Kavan mean?

Bohannon means "descendant of the victorious one" (Irish origin). Kavan means "handsome, gentle, kind" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bohannon and Kavan boy or girl names?

Bohannon is primarily a boy name. Kavan is primarily a boy name.

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