Carlson vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlson

Boy #6,359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Carl, free man"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,359
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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Donavin Moyer Zaviel Payden

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Carlson Rank #6,359

Mav Rank #6,325

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6359 for Carlson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlson or Mav more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Carlson at #6359 in the United States.

What do Carlson and Mav mean?

Carlson means "son of Carl, free man" (Scandinavian origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Carlson and Mav boy or girl names?

Carlson is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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