Mav vs Wake

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

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Hunner Izen
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Wake

Boy #5,833 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"watchful, alert, awake"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,833
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325
Wake Rank #5,833

Wake is more popular, ranked #5833 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Wake more popular?

Wake is more popular, ranked #5833 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Wake mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Wake means "watchful, alert, awake" (Old English origin).

Are Mav and Wake boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Wake is primarily a boy name.

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