Cavan vs Fergus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cavan

Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,288
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cav

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cavan Rank #4,288
Fergus Rank #4,453

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #4453 for Fergus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cavan ___

  • Cavan James
  • Cavan Patrick
  • Cavan Finn
  • Cavan Liam
  • Cavan Declan
  • Cavan Sean

Fergus ___

  • Fergus James
  • Fergus Patrick
  • Fergus William
  • Fergus Hugh
  • Fergus Alastair
  • Fergus Duncan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cavan

Declan Finn Siobhan Maeve Conor

If you choose Fergus

Hamish Alasdair Fiona Isla Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavan or Fergus more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Fergus at #4453 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Fergus mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin).

Are Cavan and Fergus boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Fergus is primarily a boy name.

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