Ritchie vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ritchie

Boy #4,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Old High German ric + hard

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,272
Total SSA Count: 25
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Kalan Hendryx Joshuan Makhai

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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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Kelso Bankston Priest Rufus

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Popularity Comparison

Ritchie Rank #4,272

Cavan Rank #4,288

Ritchie is more popular, ranked #4272 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ritchie or Cavan more popular?

Ritchie is more popular, ranked #4272 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Ritchie and Cavan mean?

Ritchie means "brave ruler, powerful leader" (Old High German ric + hard origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ritchie and Cavan boy or girl names?

Ritchie is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.

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