Whittaker vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Whittaker

Boy #4,277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"dweller at the white cultivated land"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,277
Total SSA Count: 25
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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Khylin Bradlee Hays Brad

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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

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Tory Kordell Keontae Corwin

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Popularity Comparison

Whittaker Rank #4,277

Cavan Rank #4,288

Whittaker is more popular, ranked #4277 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whittaker or Cavan more popular?

Whittaker is more popular, ranked #4277 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Whittaker and Cavan mean?

Whittaker means "dweller at the white cultivated land" (Old English origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Whittaker and Cavan boy or girl names?

Whittaker is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.

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