Griffen vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffen

Boy #5,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong lord, fierce chief"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,688
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 2
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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Griffen Rank #5,688

Mav Rank #6,325

Griffen is more popular, ranked #5688 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Griffen or Mav more popular?

Griffen is more popular, ranked #5688 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Griffen and Mav mean?

Griffen means "strong lord, fierce chief" (Welsh origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Griffen and Mav boy or girl names?

Griffen is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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