Mav vs Cris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mav

Boy #6,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle"

Origin: American English

Modern American

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Boy #6,048 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bearer of Christ"

Origin: Greek

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Mav Rank #6,325

Cris Rank #6,048

Cris is more popular, ranked #6048 vs #6325 for Mav.

Is Mav or Cris more popular?

Cris is more popular, ranked #6048 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Cris mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Cris means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin).

Are Mav and Cris boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Cris is primarily a boy name.