Mav vs Gaines

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

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Izen Hunner

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Gaines

Boy #6,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to gain, to win, to cultivate"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,557
Total SSA Count: 13
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Delbert Coulson Jaison Kay

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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325

Gaines Rank #6,557

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6557 for Gaines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Gaines more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Gaines at #6557 in the United States.

What do Mav and Gaines mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Gaines means "to gain, to win, to cultivate" (Old French origin).

Are Mav and Gaines boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Gaines is primarily a boy name.

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