Rigel vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rigel

Boy #6,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foot (of Orion)"

Origin: Arabic

English Arabic American

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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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Rigel Rank #6,009

Mav Rank #6,325

Rigel is more popular, ranked #6009 vs #6325 for Mav.

Is Rigel or Mav more popular?

Rigel is more popular, ranked #6009 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Rigel and Mav mean?

Rigel means "foot (of Orion)" (Arabic origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Rigel and Mav boy or girl names?

Rigel is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.