Cavan vs Elroy

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 #4,236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French (le roi)

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Cavan Rank #4,288

Elroy Rank #4,236

Elroy is more popular, ranked #4236 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Is Cavan or Elroy more popular?

Elroy is more popular, ranked #4236 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Elroy mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Elroy means "the king" (Old French (le roi) origin).

Are Cavan and Elroy boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Elroy is primarily a boy name.