Chadwick vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chadwick

Boy #4,416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"warrior's settlement, warrior's town"

Origin: Old English ceadd + wic

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,416
Total SSA Count: 24
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Jarell Kortez Acre Corwin

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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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Kyon Jazper Chayton Joshuan

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Popularity Comparison

Chadwick Rank #4,416

Cavan Rank #4,288

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #4416 for Chadwick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chadwick or Cavan more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Chadwick at #4416 in the United States.

What do Chadwick and Cavan mean?

Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Chadwick and Cavan boy or girl names?

Chadwick is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.

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