Chief vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chief

Boy #4,156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, head, principal one"

Origin: Old French via English

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Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Chief Rank #4,156

Cavan Rank #4,288

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Is Chief or Cavan more popular?

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Chief and Cavan mean?

Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Chief and Cavan boy or girl names?

Chief is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.