Nilson vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nilson

Boy #6,413 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion"

Origin: Old Norse/Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,413
Total SSA Count
14
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

Nilson Rank #6,413
Mav Rank #6,325

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6413 for Nilson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nilson or Mav more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Nilson at #6413 in the United States.

What do Nilson and Mav mean?

Nilson means "Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion" (Old Norse/Scandinavian origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Nilson and Mav boy or girl names?

Nilson is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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