Cavan vs Alvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cavan

Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

Origin: Old English

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Cavan Rank #4,288

Alvin Rank #792

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

Is Cavan or Alvin more popular?

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

What do Cavan and Alvin mean?

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

Are Cavan and Alvin boy or girl names?

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