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Cavani

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Pronounced kah-VAH-nee /kɑˈvɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: An Italian surname adopted as a first name — variously linked to 'a horseman/cavalier' or a place-name; borne by footballer Edinson Cavani; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; an Italian surname: Cavani. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'kah-VAH-nee'). Routes uncertain.

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Origin LowItalian, American

MeaningAn Italian surname adopted as a first name — variously linked to 'a horseman/cavalier' or a place-name; borne by footballer Edinson Cavani; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#10043 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 103

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cavani is an Italian surname adopted as a first name — variously linked to 'a horseman/cavalier' or a place-name; borne by footballer Edinson Cavani (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'kah-VAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears very recently, boosted by football. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Cavani is an Italian surname adopted as a first name — borne by footballer Edinson Cavani — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'kah-VAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 20%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — surname-name; routes uncertain

Variations

CavanniKavani

Nicknames

Cav

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cavani mean?

Cavani is an Italian surname adopted as a first name (borne by footballer Edinson Cavani); the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Cavani?

It's said kah-VAH-nee /kɑˈvɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cavani a boy or girl name?

Cavani is a boy's name.

How popular is Cavani?

Cavani is a very rare name in the U.S.