Mav vs Gustave

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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Gustave

Boy #6,448 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"staff of the Goths"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic

Cultural Roots

French German Swedish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,448
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Klein Joss Amell Nilson

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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325

Gustave Rank #6,448

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6448 for Gustave.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Gustave more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Gustave at #6448 in the United States.

What do Mav and Gustave mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Gustave means "staff of the Goths" (Old Norse/Germanic origin).

Are Mav and Gustave boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Gustave is primarily a boy name.

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