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Kage vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kage

Boy #4,127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shade, silhouette"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,127
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kage Rank #4,127
Cavan Rank #4,288

Kage is more popular, ranked #4127 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kage or Cavan more popular?

Kage is more popular, ranked #4127 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Kage and Cavan mean?

Kage means "shade, silhouette" (Japanese origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kage and Cavan boy or girl names?

Kage is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.

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