Mav vs Nicky

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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Hunner Izen
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Nicky

Boy #5,420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Western European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,420
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325
Nicky Rank #5,420

Nicky is more popular, ranked #5420 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Nicky more popular?

Nicky is more popular, ranked #5420 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Nicky mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Nicky means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Mav and Nicky boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Nicky is primarily a boy name.

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