Mav vs Zeb

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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Izen Hunner
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Zeb

Boy #6,635 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God has bestowed, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Zebediah

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,635
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325
Zeb Rank #6,635

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6635 for Zeb.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Zeb more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Zeb at #6635 in the United States.

What do Mav and Zeb mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Zeb means "God has bestowed, gift of God" (Hebrew Zebediah origin).

Are Mav and Zeb boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Zeb is primarily a boy name.

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