Calin vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calin

Boy #5,268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, graceful"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Romanian Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,268
Total SSA Count
18
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

Calin Rank #5,268
Mav Rank #6,325

Calin is more popular, ranked #5268 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calin or Mav more popular?

Calin is more popular, ranked #5268 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Calin and Mav mean?

Calin means "slender, graceful" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Calin and Mav boy or girl names?

Calin is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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