Pheonix vs Mav

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

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Pheonix Rank #5,571
Mav Rank #6,325

Pheonix is more popular, ranked #5571 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pheonix or Mav more popular?

Pheonix is more popular, ranked #5571 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Pheonix and Mav mean?

Pheonix means "dark red, crimson" (Greek via Phoenician origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Pheonix and Mav boy or girl names?

Pheonix is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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