Chi vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chi

Boy #6,085 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"vital energy, life force"

Origin: Chinese (Qi)

Cultural Roots

Chinese Nigerian (Igbo) Greek Vietnamese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,085
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
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

Chi Rank #6,085
Mav Rank #6,325

Chi is more popular, ranked #6085 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chi or Mav more popular?

Chi is more popular, ranked #6085 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Chi and Mav mean?

Chi means "vital energy, life force" (Chinese (Qi) origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Chi and Mav boy or girl names?

Chi is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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