Kavanagh

Irish

"born handsome or son of Caomhan"

Kavanagh Origin and Meaning

The name Kavanagh is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "born handsome or son of Caomhan".

Kavanagh, which can also be spelled Cavanagh, Cavenagh, Kavanaugh, and Cavanaugh, is one of the few traditional Irish surnames not to start with Mc or O'. Kavanagh relates to the name first Kevin or Caomhan. Early kings of Leinster bore the name Kavanagh.