Elroy vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elroy

Boy #4,236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French (le roi)

American English French African American

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American British

✓ All Clear

Elroy Rank #4,236

Cavan Rank #4,288

Elroy is more popular, ranked #4236 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Is Elroy or Cavan more popular?

Elroy is more popular, ranked #4236 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Elroy and Cavan mean?

Elroy means "the king" (Old French (le roi) origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Elroy and Cavan boy or girl names?

Elroy is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.