Mav vs Griffen

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

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Hunner Izen

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Griffen

Boy #5,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong lord, fierce chief"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,688
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325

Griffen Rank #5,688

Griffen is more popular, ranked #5688 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Griffen more popular?

Griffen is more popular, ranked #5688 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Griffen mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Griffen means "strong lord, fierce chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Mav and Griffen boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Griffen is primarily a boy name.

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