Mav vs Maclan

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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Maclan

Boy #6,147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the servant of John"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,147
Total SSA Count: 15
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Ryleigh Leeam Macoy Quaid

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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325

Maclan Rank #6,147

Maclan is more popular, ranked #6147 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Maclan more popular?

Maclan is more popular, ranked #6147 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Maclan mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Maclan means "son of the servant of John" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Mav and Maclan boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Maclan is primarily a boy name.

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