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Cavan vs Javan

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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Popularity Comparison

Cavan Rank #4,288
Javan Rank #4,268

Javan is more popular, ranked #4268 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavan or Javan more popular?

Javan is more popular, ranked #4268 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Javan mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Javan means "Greece, Ionia (land of Greeks)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cavan and Javan boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Javan is primarily a boy name.

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