Cavan vs Petar

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

Petar

Boy #6,347 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Serbian Croatian Bulgarian Macedonian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,347
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cavan Rank #4,288
Petar Rank #6,347

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #6347 for Petar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavan or Petar more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Petar at #6347 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Petar mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Petar means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Cavan and Petar boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Petar is primarily a boy name.

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