Cavan vs Willy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cavan

Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American British

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,354 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector, determined guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English German Dutch American

37 High Risk

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Cavan Rank #4,288

Willy Rank #4,354

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #4354 for Willy.

Is Cavan or Willy more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Willy at #4354 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Willy mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Willy means "resolute protector, determined guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Cavan and Willy boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Willy is primarily a boy name.