Iris vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

English Dutch American Scandinavian

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Boy #6,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle"

Origin: American English

Modern American

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Iris Rank #5,812

Mav Rank #6,325

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #6325 for Mav.

Is Iris or Mav more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Iris and Mav mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Iris and Mav boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.