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Denny vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denny

Boy #4,471 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus (god of wine)"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,471
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Denny Rank #4,471
Cavan Rank #4,288

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #4471 for Denny.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denny or Cavan more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Denny at #4471 in the United States.

What do Denny and Cavan mean?

Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Denny and Cavan boy or girl names?

Denny is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.

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