Iven vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iven

Boy #5,681 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan via Slavic Ivan

Cultural Roots

Germanic Welsh American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,681
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Iven Rank #5,681
Mav Rank #6,325

Iven is more popular, ranked #5681 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iven or Mav more popular?

Iven is more popular, ranked #5681 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Iven and Mav mean?

Iven means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan via Slavic Ivan origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Iven and Mav boy or girl names?

Iven is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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