Priest vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Priest

Boy #4,128 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"religious official, one who performs sacred rites"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,128
Total SSA Count: 26
Syllables: 1
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Berlin Esvin Art Future

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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

Priest Rank #4,128

Cavan Rank #4,288

Priest is more popular, ranked #4128 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Priest or Cavan more popular?

Priest is more popular, ranked #4128 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Priest and Cavan mean?

Priest means "religious official, one who performs sacred rites" (Old English origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Priest and Cavan boy or girl names?

Priest is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.

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