Lean vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lean

Boy #6,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"light, bright one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic Gaelic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,256
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Lean Rank #6,256
Mav Rank #6,325

Lean is more popular, ranked #6256 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lean or Mav more popular?

Lean is more popular, ranked #6256 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Lean and Mav mean?

Lean means "light, bright one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Lean and Mav boy or girl names?

Lean is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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