Maclan vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maclan

Boy #6,147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the servant of John"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,147
Total SSA Count: 15
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Maclan Rank #6,147

Mav Rank #6,325

Maclan is more popular, ranked #6147 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maclan or Mav more popular?

Maclan is more popular, ranked #6147 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Maclan and Mav mean?

Maclan means "son of the servant of John" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Maclan and Mav boy or girl names?

Maclan is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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