Cavan vs David

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 #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Cavan Rank #4,288

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Is Cavan or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and David mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Cavan and David boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.