Coulson vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Coulson

Boy #6,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Cole (son of Nicholas)"

Origin: Old English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American Pop culture/Marvel

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,468
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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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

Coulson Rank #6,468

Mav Rank #6,325

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6468 for Coulson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coulson or Mav more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Coulson at #6468 in the United States.

What do Coulson and Mav mean?

Coulson means "son of Cole (son of Nicholas)" (Old English patronymic origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Coulson and Mav boy or girl names?

Coulson is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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