Mav vs Manu

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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Manu

Boy #5,342 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bird, free spirit"

Origin: Maori/Polynesian

Cultural Roots

Maori Hawaiian Indian French Spanish Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,342
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325
Manu Rank #5,342

Manu is more popular, ranked #5342 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Manu more popular?

Manu is more popular, ranked #5342 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Manu mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Manu means "bird, free spirit" (Maori/Polynesian origin).

Are Mav and Manu boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Manu is primarily a boy name.

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