Godwin vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Godwin

Boy #6,295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good friend, friend of God"

Origin: Old English god + wine

Cultural Roots

English Anglo-Saxon Nigerian Ghanaian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,295
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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

Godwin Rank #6,295
Mav Rank #6,325

Godwin is more popular, ranked #6295 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Godwin or Mav more popular?

Godwin is more popular, ranked #6295 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Godwin and Mav mean?

Godwin means "good friend, friend of God" (Old English god + wine origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Godwin and Mav boy or girl names?

Godwin is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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