Cavan vs Magic

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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Magic

Boy #4,258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"enchantment, supernatural power"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,258
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mag, Magi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cavan Rank #4,288
Magic Rank #4,258

Magic is more popular, ranked #4258 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

Magic ___

  • Magic James
  • Magic Ray
  • Magic Alexander
  • Magic Lee
  • Magic Andre
  • Magic Darius

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cavan

Declan Finn Siobhan Maeve Conor

If you choose Magic

Legend Major Messiah Marvel Royal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavan or Magic more popular?

Magic is more popular, ranked #4258 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Magic mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Magic means "enchantment, supernatural power" (Latin/Greek origin).

Are Cavan and Magic boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Magic is primarily a boy name.

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