Mav vs Afton

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

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Hunner Izen

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Afton

Boy #6,458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Afton river"

Origin: Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,458
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325

Afton Rank #6,458

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6458 for Afton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Afton more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Afton at #6458 in the United States.

What do Mav and Afton mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Afton means "from the Afton river" (Scottish origin).

Are Mav and Afton boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Afton is primarily a boy name.

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