Gustave vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gustave

Boy #6,448 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"staff of the Goths"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic

Cultural Roots

French German Swedish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,448
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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Antone Jourdan Xavior Jeremi

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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

Gustave Rank #6,448

Mav Rank #6,325

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6448 for Gustave.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gustave or Mav more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Gustave at #6448 in the United States.

What do Gustave and Mav mean?

Gustave means "staff of the Goths" (Old Norse/Germanic origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Gustave and Mav boy or girl names?

Gustave is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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