Mav vs Carlson

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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Carlson

Boy #6,359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Carl, free man"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,359
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Nilson Freedom Joziel Andrez

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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325

Carlson Rank #6,359

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6359 for Carlson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Carlson more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Carlson at #6359 in the United States.

What do Mav and Carlson mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Carlson means "son of Carl, free man" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Mav and Carlson boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Carlson is primarily a boy name.

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