Mav vs Kacyn

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

All Clear

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Kacyn

Boy #6,406 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"vigilant, watchful"

Origin: Irish (Casey root)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,406
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325
Kacyn Rank #6,406

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6406 for Kacyn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Kacyn more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Kacyn at #6406 in the United States.

What do Mav and Kacyn mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Kacyn means "vigilant, watchful" (Irish (Casey root) origin).

Are Mav and Kacyn boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Kacyn is primarily a boy name.

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