Darrel vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrel

Boy #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,336
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
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

Darrel Rank #5,336
Mav Rank #6,325

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrel or Mav more popular?

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Darrel and Mav mean?

Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Darrel and Mav boy or girl names?

Darrel is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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