Mav vs Donta

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

Similar Names

Donta

Boy #6,520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"enduring, lasting (via Dante)"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,520
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325
Donta Rank #6,520

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6520 for Donta.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Donta more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Donta at #6520 in the United States.

What do Mav and Donta mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Donta means "enduring, lasting (via Dante)" (Italian/Latin origin).

Are Mav and Donta boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Donta is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons