Brad vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brad

Boy #4,135 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"broad valley, wide clearing"

Origin: Old English brad

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,135
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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
Nicknames
Cav

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Brad Rank #4,135
Cavan Rank #4,288

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brad ___

  • Brad James
  • Brad Allen
  • Brad Lee
  • Brad Thomas
  • Brad Scott
  • Brad Michael

Cavan ___

  • Cavan James
  • Cavan Patrick
  • Cavan Finn
  • Cavan Liam
  • Cavan Declan
  • Cavan Sean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brad

Chad Todd Greg Tiffany Jennifer

If you choose Cavan

Declan Finn Siobhan Maeve Conor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brad or Cavan more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Brad and Cavan mean?

Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Brad and Cavan boy or girl names?

Brad is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.

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