Cavan vs Elroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Elroy

Boy #4,236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the king"

Origin: Old French (le roi)

Cultural Roots

American English French African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,236
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Roy

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Popularity Comparison

Cavan Rank #4,288
Elroy Rank #4,236

Elroy is more popular, ranked #4236 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cavan ___

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

Elroy ___

  • Elroy James
  • Elroy Dean
  • Elroy Augustus
  • Elroy Vincent
  • Elroy Francis
  • Elroy Wallace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cavan

Declan Finn Siobhan Maeve Conor

If you choose Elroy

Dexter Clyde Loretta Harriet Roscoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavan or Elroy more popular?

Elroy is more popular, ranked #4236 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Elroy mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Elroy means "the king" (Old French (le roi) origin).

Are Cavan and Elroy boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Elroy is primarily a boy name.

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