Mav vs Able

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Izen Hunner

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Able

Boy #5,312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"breath, vapor, transience"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,312
Total SSA Count: 18
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Lonzo Victory Rocket Mase

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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325

Able Rank #5,312

Able is more popular, ranked #5312 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Able more popular?

Able is more popular, ranked #5312 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Able mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Able means "breath, vapor, transience" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mav and Able boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Able is primarily a boy name.

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