Gaines vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gaines

Boy #6,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to gain, to win, to cultivate"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,557
Total SSA Count: 13
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Gaines Rank #6,557

Mav Rank #6,325

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6557 for Gaines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaines or Mav more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Gaines at #6557 in the United States.

What do Gaines and Mav mean?

Gaines means "to gain, to win, to cultivate" (Old French origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Gaines and Mav boy or girl names?

Gaines is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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