The name Kavan is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic word 'Catháin', which means 'warlike' or 'battle'. It was traditionally used as a male given name, but has also been adopted by some females in recent years. The name Kavan is often associated with St. Caitán of Dinnsechta, an Irish saint and bishop who lived in the 6th century. In Ireland, the name is sometimes spelled Caoin or Catháin.
Based on the provided statistics, the name Kavan appears to have seen its peak popularity between 1995 and 2005, with a significant increase in births from 19 births in 1993 to 41 births in 2005. However, since then, there has been a steady decline, with only 8 births recorded in 2022 and 2023 combined. The total number of births for the name Kavan over this period is 863.