Mav vs Shad

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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Izen Hunner

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Shad

Boy #5,928 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rejoicing in the way"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,928
Total SSA Count: 15
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Legaci Gemini Treveon Swayze

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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325

Shad Rank #5,928

Shad is more popular, ranked #5928 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Shad more popular?

Shad is more popular, ranked #5928 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Shad mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Shad means "rejoicing in the way" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mav and Shad boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Shad is primarily a boy name.

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