Ennis vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ennis

Boy #6,096 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"island"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Boy #6,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle"

Origin: American English

Modern American

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Ennis Rank #6,096

Mav Rank #6,325

Ennis is more popular, ranked #6096 vs #6325 for Mav.

Is Ennis or Mav more popular?

Ennis is more popular, ranked #6096 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Ennis and Mav mean?

Ennis means "island" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Ennis and Mav boy or girl names?

Ennis is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.