Nevan vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nevan

Boy #5,527 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,527
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

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Popularity Comparison

Nevan Rank #5,527
Mav Rank #6,325

Nevan is more popular, ranked #5527 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nevan or Mav more popular?

Nevan is more popular, ranked #5527 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Nevan and Mav mean?

Nevan means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Nevan and Mav boy or girl names?

Nevan is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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