Jen vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jen

Boy #6,476 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,476
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Jen Rank #6,476
Mav Rank #6,325

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6476 for Jen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jen or Mav more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Jen at #6476 in the United States.

What do Jen and Mav mean?

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

Are Jen and Mav boy or girl names?

Jen is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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