Mav vs Norris

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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Hunner Izen

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Norris

Boy #6,395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"northerner, man from the north"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,395
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Xylas Uhtred Zyron Zayveon

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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325

Norris Rank #6,395

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6395 for Norris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Norris more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Norris at #6395 in the United States.

What do Mav and Norris mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Norris means "northerner, man from the north" (Old French origin).

Are Mav and Norris boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Norris is primarily a boy name.

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