Madsen vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madsen

Boy #5,685 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Mads (Matthew)"

Origin: Danish

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,685
Total SSA Count: 16
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

Madsen Rank #5,685

Mav Rank #6,325

Madsen is more popular, ranked #5685 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madsen or Mav more popular?

Madsen is more popular, ranked #5685 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Madsen and Mav mean?

Madsen means "son of Mads (Matthew)" (Danish origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Madsen and Mav boy or girl names?

Madsen is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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