Mav vs Godwin

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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Godwin

Boy #6,295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good friend, friend of God"

Origin: Old English god + wine

Cultural Roots

English Anglo-Saxon Nigerian Ghanaian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,295
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325
Godwin Rank #6,295

Godwin is more popular, ranked #6295 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Godwin more popular?

Godwin is more popular, ranked #6295 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Godwin mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Godwin means "good friend, friend of God" (Old English god + wine origin).

Are Mav and Godwin boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Godwin is primarily a boy name.

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