Izar vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Izar

Boy #6,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star"

Origin: Basque (Euskara)

Cultural Roots

Basque Spanish French Basque Country

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,323
Total SSA Count
14
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

Izar Rank #6,323
Mav Rank #6,325

Izar is more popular, ranked #6323 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Izar or Mav more popular?

Izar is more popular, ranked #6323 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Izar and Mav mean?

Izar means "star" (Basque (Euskara) origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Izar and Mav boy or girl names?

Izar is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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