Mav vs Spade

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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Spade

Boy #5,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"flat-bladed digging tool"

Origin: Old English 'spadu'

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,953
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325
Spade Rank #5,953

Spade is more popular, ranked #5953 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Spade more popular?

Spade is more popular, ranked #5953 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Spade mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Spade means "flat-bladed digging tool" (Old English 'spadu' origin).

Are Mav and Spade boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Spade is primarily a boy name.

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