Cris vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cris

Boy #6,048 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bearer of Christ"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,048
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Cris Rank #6,048
Mav Rank #6,325

Cris is more popular, ranked #6048 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cris or Mav more popular?

Cris is more popular, ranked #6048 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Cris and Mav mean?

Cris means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Cris and Mav boy or girl names?

Cris is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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