Mav vs Nilson

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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Nilson

Boy #6,413 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion"

Origin: Old Norse/Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,413
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325
Nilson Rank #6,413

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6413 for Nilson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Nilson more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Nilson at #6413 in the United States.

What do Mav and Nilson mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Nilson means "Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion" (Old Norse/Scandinavian origin).

Are Mav and Nilson boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Nilson is primarily a boy name.

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