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Kavan vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Kavan Rank #6,204
David Rank #31

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kavan or David more popular?

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

What do Kavan and David mean?

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

Are Kavan and David boy or girl names?

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

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