Mav vs Cali

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

✓ All Clear

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Cali

Boy #6,277 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, most beautiful"

Origin: Greek kalli-

Cultural Roots

Greek American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,277
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325
Cali Rank #6,277

Cali is more popular, ranked #6277 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Cali more popular?

Cali is more popular, ranked #6277 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Cali mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Cali means "beautiful, most beautiful" (Greek kalli- origin).

Are Mav and Cali boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Cali is primarily a boy name.

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