Cavanaugh vs Clearance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cavanaugh

Boy #12,403 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #12,403
Total SSA Count: 8
Nicknames: Cav, Cava, Cavay

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Ringo Abian Tyke Esquire

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Clearance

Boy #12,224 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"clear, bright, famous"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American African American Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #12,224
Total SSA Count: 8
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Clear, Clarence, C

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Heyder Jeyco Clanton Crowley

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Popularity Comparison

Cavanaugh Rank #12,403

Clearance Rank #12,224

Clearance is more popular, ranked #12224 vs #12403 for Cavanaugh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cavanaugh ___

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Clearance ___

Clearance James
Clearance Edward
Clearance William
Clearance Thomas
Clearance Lee
Clearance Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose Clearance

Clarence Lawrence Florence Terrance Patience

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cavanaugh or Clearance more popular?

Clearance is more popular, ranked #12224 compared to Cavanaugh at #12403 in the United States.

What do Cavanaugh and Clearance mean?

Clearance means "clear, bright, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Cavanaugh and Clearance boy or girl names?

Cavanaugh is primarily a boy name. Clearance is primarily a boy name.

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