Ernie vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ernie Rank #6,387
Mav Rank #6,325

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6387 for Ernie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ernie or Mav more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Ernie at #6387 in the United States.

What do Ernie and Mav mean?

Ernie means "serious, earnest" (Old High German origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Ernie and Mav boy or girl names?

Ernie is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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