Sydney vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sydney

Boy #4,249 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wide island"

Origin: Old English sid (wide) and eg (island)

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Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Sydney Rank #4,249

Cavan Rank #4,288

Sydney is more popular, ranked #4249 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Is Sydney or Cavan more popular?

Sydney is more popular, ranked #4249 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Sydney and Cavan mean?

Sydney means "wide island" (Old English sid (wide) and eg (island) origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Sydney and Cavan boy or girl names?

Sydney is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.