Cavan vs Ritchie

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

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Ritchie

Boy #4,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Old High German ric + hard

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,272
Total SSA Count: 25
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cavan Rank #4,288

Ritchie Rank #4,272

Ritchie is more popular, ranked #4272 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavan or Ritchie more popular?

Ritchie is more popular, ranked #4272 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Ritchie mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ritchie means "brave ruler, powerful leader" (Old High German ric + hard origin).

Are Cavan and Ritchie boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Ritchie is primarily a boy name.

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