Cayce vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayce

Boy #5,791 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave in battle, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic O Cathasaigh

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,791
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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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

Cayce Rank #5,791

Mav Rank #6,325

Cayce is more popular, ranked #5791 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayce or Mav more popular?

Cayce is more popular, ranked #5791 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Cayce and Mav mean?

Cayce means "brave in battle, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic O Cathasaigh origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Cayce and Mav boy or girl names?

Cayce is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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