Mav vs Jeferson

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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Izen Hunner

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Jeferson

Boy #5,655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of peace"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English Brazilian Hispanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,655
Total SSA Count: 17
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Lelan Pryor Kolin Calyx

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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325

Jeferson Rank #5,655

Jeferson is more popular, ranked #5655 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Jeferson more popular?

Jeferson is more popular, ranked #5655 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Jeferson mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Jeferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of peace" (English origin).

Are Mav and Jeferson boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Jeferson is primarily a boy name.

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