Killiam vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killiam

Boy #5,792 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little churchman, associated with the church"

Origin: Old Irish ceall + diminutive

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,792
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
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

Killiam Rank #5,792
Mav Rank #6,325

Killiam is more popular, ranked #5792 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Killiam or Mav more popular?

Killiam is more popular, ranked #5792 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Killiam and Mav mean?

Killiam means "little churchman, associated with the church" (Old Irish ceall + diminutive origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Killiam and Mav boy or girl names?

Killiam is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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