Cavin

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAV-in /ˈkæv.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: A modern American respelling blending the sounds of Gavin (from a medieval form of Gawain) and Kevin (Irish, 'handsome; gentle'). The C- spelling is a fresh variation; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A fresh spin between Gavin and Kevin: Cavin has a crisp, familiar sound (said 'KAV-in'). A modern respelling whose route is uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Irish

MeaningA modern American respelling blending the sounds of Gavin (from a medieval form of Gawain) and Kevin (Irish, 'handsome; gentle'). The C- spelling is a fresh variation; routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#11139 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1981

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,363

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

Cavin is a modern American respelling echoing Gavin (from Gawain) and Kevin (Irish, 'handsome; gentle'). The C- spelling gives a fresh look on a familiar sound, its route uncertain, which we note (said 'KAV-in').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., a newer take on two popular names. Rare, modern, and crisp.

Did you know? Cavin blends the sounds of Gavin and Kevin with a fresh C- spelling — Kevin being Irish for 'handsome; gentle.' It reads modern and familiar, its route uncertain, which we note (said 'KAV-in').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Cavin — Modern respelling blending Gavin/Kevin; routes uncertain

Variations

GavinKevinCavan

Nicknames

CavVin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cavin mean?

Cavin is a modern respelling blending Gavin and Kevin (Irish, 'handsome; gentle'). Its route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Cavin?

It's said KAV-in /ˈkæv.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cavin a boy or girl name?

Cavin is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Cavin?

Cavin is a rare respelling in the Gavin/Kevin family for boys in the U.S.