Afton vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Afton

Boy #6,458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Afton river"

Origin: Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,458
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Mav

Boy #6,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

Modern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,325
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Afton Rank #6,458
Mav Rank #6,325

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6458 for Afton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Afton or Mav more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Afton at #6458 in the United States.

What do Afton and Mav mean?

Afton means "from the Afton river" (Scottish origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Afton and Mav boy or girl names?

Afton is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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