Law vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Law

Boy #6,380 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, burial mound"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,380
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
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

Law Rank #6,380
Mav Rank #6,325

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6380 for Law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Law or Mav more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Law at #6380 in the United States.

What do Law and Mav mean?

Law means "hill, burial mound" (Old Norse/Old English origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Law and Mav boy or girl names?

Law is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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