Cavan vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cavan

Declan Finn Siobhan Maeve Conor

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Cavan and Theodore mean?

Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Cavan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Cavan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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