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Cavan vs Jediah

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
Jediah Rank #4,241

Jediah is more popular, ranked #4241 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavan or Jediah more popular?

Jediah is more popular, ranked #4241 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Jediah mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jediah means "known by God" (Hebrew yada and Yah origin).

Are Cavan and Jediah boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Jediah is primarily a boy name.

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