Mav vs Horace

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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Horace

Boy #5,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"relating to time or the hours"

Origin: Latin hora (time)

Cultural Roots

English American European Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,423
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325
Horace Rank #5,423

Horace is more popular, ranked #5423 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Horace more popular?

Horace is more popular, ranked #5423 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Horace mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin).

Are Mav and Horace boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Horace is primarily a boy name.

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