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Cavan vs Tory

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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Tory

Boy #4,463 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"conqueror"

Origin: Latin via Victoria/Victor

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,463
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cavan Rank #4,288
Tory Rank #4,463

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #4463 for Tory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavan or Tory more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Tory at #4463 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Tory mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Tory means "conqueror" (Latin via Victoria/Victor origin).

Are Cavan and Tory boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Tory is primarily a boy name.

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