Mav vs Cayce

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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Cayce

Boy #5,791 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave in battle, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic O Cathasaigh

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,791
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Fields Braysen Braycen Vonn

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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325

Cayce Rank #5,791

Cayce is more popular, ranked #5791 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Cayce more popular?

Cayce is more popular, ranked #5791 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Cayce mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Cayce means "brave in battle, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic O Cathasaigh origin).

Are Mav and Cayce boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Cayce is primarily a boy name.

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