Cavan vs Whitten

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

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Aithan Willy Javan Apolo

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Whitten

Boy #4,137 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white settlement, white farm"

Origin: Old English hwit + tun

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,137
Total SSA Count: 26
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Aarin Neko Shyloh Chancellor

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Popularity Comparison

Cavan Rank #4,288

Whitten Rank #4,137

Whitten is more popular, ranked #4137 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavan or Whitten more popular?

Whitten is more popular, ranked #4137 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Whitten mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Whitten means "white settlement, white farm" (Old English hwit + tun origin).

Are Cavan and Whitten boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Whitten is primarily a boy name.

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