Mav vs Dontavius

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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Dontavius

Boy #6,249 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"noble lord (compound creation)"

Origin: African-American (Latin/French roots)

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,249
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
4
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325
Dontavius Rank #6,249

Dontavius is more popular, ranked #6249 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Dontavius more popular?

Dontavius is more popular, ranked #6249 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Dontavius mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Dontavius means "noble lord (compound creation)" (African-American (Latin/French roots) origin).

Are Mav and Dontavius boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Dontavius is primarily a boy name.

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