Cavanagh - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Cavanagh \c(a)-vana-

, also used as girl's name Cavanagh, is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "follower of Kevin". An Irish surname.

Cavanagh has 3 variant forms: Cavanaugh, Kavanagh and Kavanaugh.

Cavanagh is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#11904 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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