Nyx vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nyx

Boy #4,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"night"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

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Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American British

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Nyx Rank #4,134

Cavan Rank #4,288

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Is Nyx or Cavan more popular?

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Nyx and Cavan mean?

Nyx means "night" (Greek origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nyx and Cavan boy or girl names?

Nyx is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.