Cavan vs Ryle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cavan

Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American British

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Boy #4,140 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Cavan Rank #4,288

Ryle Rank #4,140

Ryle is more popular, ranked #4140 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Is Cavan or Ryle more popular?

Ryle is more popular, ranked #4140 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Ryle mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ryle means "rye meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Cavan and Ryle boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Ryle is primarily a boy name.