Keo vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keo

Boy #6,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the wind, breath of life"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,654
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Keo Rank #6,654
Mav Rank #6,325

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6654 for Keo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keo or Mav more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Keo at #6654 in the United States.

What do Keo and Mav mean?

Keo means "the wind, breath of life" (Hawaiian origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Keo and Mav boy or girl names?

Keo is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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