Shade vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shade

Boy #5,590 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"shadow, area of darkness"

Origin: Old English (sceadu)

Cultural Roots

English American Modern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,590
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Shade Rank #5,590
Mav Rank #6,325

Shade is more popular, ranked #5590 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shade or Mav more popular?

Shade is more popular, ranked #5590 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Shade and Mav mean?

Shade means "shadow, area of darkness" (Old English (sceadu) origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Shade and Mav boy or girl names?

Shade is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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