Cali vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cali

Boy #6,277 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, most beautiful"

Origin: Greek kalli-

Cultural Roots

Greek American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,277
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Waylynn Imanol Servando Chipper

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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

Cali Rank #6,277

Mav Rank #6,325

Cali is more popular, ranked #6277 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cali or Mav more popular?

Cali is more popular, ranked #6277 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Cali and Mav mean?

Cali means "beautiful, most beautiful" (Greek kalli- origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Cali and Mav boy or girl names?

Cali is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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