Whitten vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Whitten

Boy #4,137 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white settlement, white farm"

Origin: Old English hwit + tun

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,137
Total SSA Count: 26
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Ky Josey Tayvon Jr

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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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Kaiston Dashiel Jediah Chancellor

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Popularity Comparison

Whitten Rank #4,137

Cavan Rank #4,288

Whitten is more popular, ranked #4137 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whitten or Cavan more popular?

Whitten is more popular, ranked #4137 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Whitten and Cavan mean?

Whitten means "white settlement, white farm" (Old English hwit + tun origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Whitten and Cavan boy or girl names?

Whitten is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.

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