Cavan vs Mercy

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

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Makhai Zadok Caidyn Dreux

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Mercy

Boy #4,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"compassion, forgiveness, clemency"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,339
Total SSA Count: 24
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Ostin Miracle Eryx Raymir

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Popularity Comparison

Cavan Rank #4,288

Mercy Rank #4,339

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #4339 for Mercy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavan or Mercy more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Mercy at #4339 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Mercy mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Cavan and Mercy boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Mercy is primarily a boy name.

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