Cavan vs Priest

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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Kymier Berlin Nyx Jim

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Priest

Boy #4,128 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"religious official, one who performs sacred rites"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,128
Total SSA Count: 26
Syllables: 1
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cavan Rank #4,288

Priest Rank #4,128

Priest is more popular, ranked #4128 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavan or Priest more popular?

Priest is more popular, ranked #4128 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Priest mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Priest means "religious official, one who performs sacred rites" (Old English origin).

Are Cavan and Priest boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Priest is primarily a boy name.

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