Keir vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keir

Boy #6,610 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dark one, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic ciar

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,610
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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

Keir Rank #6,610
Mav Rank #6,325

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6610 for Keir.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keir or Mav more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Keir at #6610 in the United States.

What do Keir and Mav mean?

Keir means "dark one, dark-complexioned" (Scottish Gaelic ciar origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Keir and Mav boy or girl names?

Keir is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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