Mav vs Shadow

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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Hunner Izen
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Shadow

Boy #6,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Shade or darkness cast by an object blocking light"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American British Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,424
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325
Shadow Rank #6,424

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6424 for Shadow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Shadow more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Shadow at #6424 in the United States.

What do Mav and Shadow mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Shadow means "Shade or darkness cast by an object blocking light" (Old English origin).

Are Mav and Shadow boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Shadow is primarily a boy name.

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