Cavan vs Whittaker

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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Whittaker

Boy #4,277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"dweller at the white cultivated land"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,277
Total SSA Count: 25
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cavan Rank #4,288

Whittaker Rank #4,277

Whittaker is more popular, ranked #4277 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavan or Whittaker more popular?

Whittaker is more popular, ranked #4277 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Whittaker mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Whittaker means "dweller at the white cultivated land" (Old English origin).

Are Cavan and Whittaker boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Whittaker is primarily a boy name.

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