Mav vs Nix

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

✓ All Clear

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Izen Hunner
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Nix

Boy #6,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"water sprite, water spirit"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,268
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325
Nix Rank #6,268

Nix is more popular, ranked #6268 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Nix more popular?

Nix is more popular, ranked #6268 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Nix mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Nix means "water sprite, water spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Mav and Nix boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Nix is primarily a boy name.

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