Cavan vs Ralf

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

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,528
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cavan Rank #4,288
Ralf Rank #32,528

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavan or Ralf more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Ralf mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Cavan and Ralf boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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