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Cavan vs Love

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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Love

Boy #4,264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"deep affection, tender devotion"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American African-American Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,264
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cavan Rank #4,288
Love Rank #4,264

Love is more popular, ranked #4264 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavan or Love more popular?

Love is more popular, ranked #4264 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Love mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Love means "deep affection, tender devotion" (Old English origin).

Are Cavan and Love boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Love is primarily a boy name.

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