Mav vs Apollos

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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Izen Hunner

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Apollos

Boy #5,023 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Apollo, strength"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,023
Total SSA Count: 20
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Jd Azreal Lejend Axiel

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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325

Apollos Rank #5,023

Apollos is more popular, ranked #5023 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Apollos more popular?

Apollos is more popular, ranked #5023 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Apollos mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Apollos means "of Apollo, strength" (Greek origin).

Are Mav and Apollos boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Apollos is primarily a boy name.

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