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Cavan vs Wilber

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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Popularity Comparison

Cavan Rank #4,288
Wilber Rank #4,254

Wilber is more popular, ranked #4254 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavan or Wilber more popular?

Wilber is more popular, ranked #4254 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Wilber mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Wilber means "resolute, brilliant" (Germanic origin).

Are Cavan and Wilber boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Wilber is primarily a boy name.

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