Cavan vs Brad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cavan

Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American British

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Boy #4,135 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"broad valley, wide clearing"

Origin: Old English brad

English American

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Cavan Rank #4,288

Brad Rank #4,135

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Is Cavan or Brad more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Brad mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin).

Are Cavan and Brad boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Brad is primarily a boy name.