Ivor vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivor

Boy #6,521 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"yew bow warrior, bow army"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Welsh British Scandinavian Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,521
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

Ivor Rank #6,521
Mav Rank #6,325

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6521 for Ivor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivor or Mav more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Ivor at #6521 in the United States.

What do Ivor and Mav mean?

Ivor means "yew bow warrior, bow army" (Old Norse origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Ivor and Mav boy or girl names?

Ivor is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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