Mav vs Calin

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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Hunner Izen

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Calin

Boy #5,268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, graceful"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Romanian Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,268
Total SSA Count: 18
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Ryley Caladin Karver Kaidan

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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325

Calin Rank #5,268

Calin is more popular, ranked #5268 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Calin more popular?

Calin is more popular, ranked #5268 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Calin mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Calin means "slender, graceful" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Mav and Calin boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Calin is primarily a boy name.

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