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Righteous vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Righteous Rank #4,344
Cavan Rank #4,288

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #4344 for Righteous.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Righteous or Cavan more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Righteous at #4344 in the United States.

What do Righteous and Cavan mean?

Righteous means "morally right, virtuous, just" (Old English origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Righteous and Cavan boy or girl names?

Righteous is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.

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