Cavan vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cavan

Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,288
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cavan Rank #4,288
Adolf Rank #26,599

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavan or Adolf more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Adolf mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Cavan and Adolf boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.

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