Mav vs Tekoa

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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Tekoa

Boy #5,291 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"trumpet, blast of a trumpet"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Biblical Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,291
Total SSA Count: 18
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Leiby Arien Raffaele Jermiah

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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325

Tekoa Rank #5,291

Tekoa is more popular, ranked #5291 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Tekoa more popular?

Tekoa is more popular, ranked #5291 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Tekoa mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Tekoa means "trumpet, blast of a trumpet" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mav and Tekoa boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Tekoa is primarily a boy name.

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