Cavan vs Chadwick

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

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Zadok Sonder Iain Kanoa

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Chadwick

Boy #4,416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"warrior's settlement, warrior's town"

Origin: Old English ceadd + wic

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,416
Total SSA Count: 24
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cavan Rank #4,288

Chadwick Rank #4,416

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #4416 for Chadwick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavan or Chadwick more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Chadwick at #4416 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Chadwick mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin).

Are Cavan and Chadwick boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Chadwick is primarily a boy name.

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