Mav vs Thaddaeus

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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Thaddaeus

Boy #5,721 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heart, courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Christian English Greek Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,721
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Iris Chrome Tiffany Treasure

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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325

Thaddaeus Rank #5,721

Thaddaeus is more popular, ranked #5721 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Thaddaeus more popular?

Thaddaeus is more popular, ranked #5721 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Thaddaeus mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Thaddaeus means "heart, courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Mav and Thaddaeus boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Thaddaeus is primarily a boy name.

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