Nix vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nix

Boy #6,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"water sprite, water spirit"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,268
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Nix Rank #6,268

Mav Rank #6,325

Nix is more popular, ranked #6268 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nix or Mav more popular?

Nix is more popular, ranked #6268 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Nix and Mav mean?

Nix means "water sprite, water spirit" (Germanic origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Nix and Mav boy or girl names?

Nix is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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