Kimball vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kimball

Boy #6,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold warrior, warrior chief"

Origin: Old English/Welsh

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,245
Total SSA Count
14
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

Kimball Rank #6,245
Mav Rank #6,325

Kimball is more popular, ranked #6245 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kimball or Mav more popular?

Kimball is more popular, ranked #6245 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Kimball and Mav mean?

Kimball means "bold warrior, warrior chief" (Old English/Welsh origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Kimball and Mav boy or girl names?

Kimball is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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