Kelan vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelan

Boy #5,581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic caol

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,581
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
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

Kelan Rank #5,581
Mav Rank #6,325

Kelan is more popular, ranked #5581 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kelan or Mav more popular?

Kelan is more popular, ranked #5581 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Kelan and Mav mean?

Kelan means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic caol origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Kelan and Mav boy or girl names?

Kelan is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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