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Cavan vs Layken

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
Layken Rank #4,289

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #4289 for Layken.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavan or Layken more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Layken at #4289 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Layken mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Layken means "from the lake" (American English origin).

Are Cavan and Layken boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Layken is primarily a boy name.

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