Mattox vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mattox

Boy #5,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Madoc (gift of God)"

Origin: Welsh via English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,848
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
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

Mattox Rank #5,848
Mav Rank #6,325

Mattox is more popular, ranked #5848 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mattox or Mav more popular?

Mattox is more popular, ranked #5848 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mattox and Mav mean?

Mattox means "son of Madoc (gift of God)" (Welsh via English origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Mattox and Mav boy or girl names?

Mattox is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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