Gable vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gable

Boy #5,593 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"triangular wall end, architectural peak"

Origin: Old French/Germanic (gibil)

Cultural Roots

American English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,593
Total SSA Count
17
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

Gable Rank #5,593
Mav Rank #6,325

Gable is more popular, ranked #5593 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gable or Mav more popular?

Gable is more popular, ranked #5593 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Gable and Mav mean?

Gable means "triangular wall end, architectural peak" (Old French/Germanic (gibil) origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Gable and Mav boy or girl names?

Gable is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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