Mav vs Nevan

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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Nevan

Boy #5,527 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,527
Total SSA Count: 17
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Jaxin Darrel Briggston Windsor

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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325

Nevan Rank #5,527

Nevan is more popular, ranked #5527 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Nevan more popular?

Nevan is more popular, ranked #5527 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Nevan mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Nevan means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Mav and Nevan boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Nevan is primarily a boy name.

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