Mav vs Dallan

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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Dallan

Boy #5,921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little blind one, the blind one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Gaelic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,921
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325
Dallan Rank #5,921

Dallan is more popular, ranked #5921 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Dallan more popular?

Dallan is more popular, ranked #5921 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Dallan mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Dallan means "little blind one, the blind one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Mav and Dallan boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Dallan is primarily a boy name.

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