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Cavan vs Righteous

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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Popularity Comparison

Cavan Rank #4,288
Righteous Rank #4,344

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #4344 for Righteous.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavan or Righteous more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Righteous at #4344 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Righteous mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Righteous means "morally right, virtuous, just" (Old English origin).

Are Cavan and Righteous boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Righteous is primarily a boy name.

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