Mav vs Dezi

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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Dezi

Boy #5,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"desired, longed for"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,522
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325
Dezi Rank #5,522

Dezi is more popular, ranked #5522 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Dezi more popular?

Dezi is more popular, ranked #5522 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Dezi mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Dezi means "desired, longed for" (Latin origin).

Are Mav and Dezi boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Dezi is primarily a boy name.

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