Mav vs Mitchel

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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Izen Hunner

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Mitchel

Boy #6,575 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,575
Total SSA Count: 13
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Jen Odis Braxon Lumen

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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325

Mitchel Rank #6,575

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6575 for Mitchel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Mitchel more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Mitchel at #6575 in the United States.

What do Mav and Mitchel mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Mitchel means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mav and Mitchel boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Mitchel is primarily a boy name.

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