Alvin vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alvin

Boy #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American British

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Alvin Rank #792

Cavan Rank #4,288

Alvin is more popular, ranked #792 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Is Alvin or Cavan more popular?

Alvin is more popular, ranked #792 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Alvin and Cavan mean?

Alvin means "noble friend, elf friend" (Old English origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alvin and Cavan boy or girl names?

Alvin is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.