Mav vs Kimball

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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Kimball

Boy #6,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold warrior, warrior chief"

Origin: Old English/Welsh

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,245
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325
Kimball Rank #6,245

Kimball is more popular, ranked #6245 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Kimball more popular?

Kimball is more popular, ranked #6245 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Kimball mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Kimball means "bold warrior, warrior chief" (Old English/Welsh origin).

Are Mav and Kimball boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Kimball is primarily a boy name.

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