Mav vs Riddick

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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Riddick

Boy #6,709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,709
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325
Riddick Rank #6,709

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6709 for Riddick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Riddick more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Riddick at #6709 in the United States.

What do Mav and Riddick mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Riddick means "powerful ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Mav and Riddick boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Riddick is primarily a boy name.

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