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Kaven

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Kaven

Pronounced KAY-vən /ˈkeɪ.vən/High

Meaning: From Kevin/Cavan — Irish, 'handsome, kind, gentle' (Kevin), or 'a hollow' (Cavan); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Handsome and kind: Kaven echoes Kevin ('handsome, gentle') and Cavan ('a hollow'). Crisp, soft, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish, American
MeaningFrom Kevin/Cavan — Irish, 'handsome, kind, gentle' (Kevin), or 'a hollow' (Cavan); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4471 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 929
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319512025

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

Kaven comes from Kevin/Cavan — Irish Caoimhin, 'handsome, kind, gentle, beloved' (Kevin), or Cabhan, 'a hollow' (Cavan; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, soft modern name, popular in Quebec; the spelling personalizes it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, handsome-or-a-hollow at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kaven brushes Kevin (Irish 'handsome, kind, gentle') and Cavan (Irish 'a hollow') — a crisp, soft modern name (popular in Quebec).
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Kaven — routes layered

Variations

KevinCavanKavan

Nicknames

Kav

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Cavan— a companion Irish name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaven mean?

Kaven echoes Kevin ('handsome, gentle') and Cavan ('a hollow'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kaven?

It's said KAY-vən /ˈkeɪ.vən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kaven a boy or girl name?

Kaven is a boy's name.

How popular is Kaven?

Kaven is a rare name in the U.S.

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