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David vs Kavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kavan

Boy #6,204 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, gentle, kind"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Gaelic Celtic Irish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,204
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Kavan Rank #6,204

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #6204 for Kavan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Kavan more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Kavan at #6204 in the United States.

What do David and Kavan mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Kavan means "handsome, gentle, kind" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are David and Kavan boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Kavan is primarily a boy name.

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