Mav vs Darrel

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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Hunner Izen
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Darrel

Boy #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,336
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325
Darrel Rank #5,336

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Darrel more popular?

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Darrel mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin).

Are Mav and Darrel boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Darrel is primarily a boy name.

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