Ossian vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ossian

Boy #5,706 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little deer"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish Celtic Scandinavian

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Boy #6,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle"

Origin: American English

Modern American

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Ossian Rank #5,706

Mav Rank #6,325

Ossian is more popular, ranked #5706 vs #6325 for Mav.

Is Ossian or Mav more popular?

Ossian is more popular, ranked #5706 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Ossian and Mav mean?

Ossian means "little deer" (Old Irish origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Ossian and Mav boy or girl names?

Ossian is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.