Mav vs Jen

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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Hunner Izen

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Jen

Boy #6,476 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,476
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Devion Ottis Tyrian Brittany

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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325

Jen Rank #6,476

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6476 for Jen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Jen more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Jen at #6476 in the United States.

What do Mav and Jen mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Jen means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Welsh origin).

Are Mav and Jen boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Jen is primarily a boy name.

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