Mav vs Killiam

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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Killiam

Boy #5,792 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little churchman, associated with the church"

Origin: Old Irish ceall + diminutive

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,792
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325
Killiam Rank #5,792

Killiam is more popular, ranked #5792 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Killiam more popular?

Killiam is more popular, ranked #5792 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Killiam mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Killiam means "little churchman, associated with the church" (Old Irish ceall + diminutive origin).

Are Mav and Killiam boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Killiam is primarily a boy name.

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