Cavan vs Jak

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cavan Rank #4,288
Jak Rank #4,143

Jak is more popular, ranked #4143 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

Jak ___

  • Jak Everett
  • Jak Harrison
  • Jak Montgomery
  • Jak Thomas
  • Jak William
  • Jak Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cavan

Declan Finn Siobhan Maeve Conor

If you choose Jak

Zoe Max Ella Noah Ivy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavan or Jak more popular?

Jak is more popular, ranked #4143 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Jak mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jak means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Cavan and Jak boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Jak is primarily a boy name.

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