Shadow vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shadow

Boy #6,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Shade or darkness cast by an object blocking light"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American British Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,424
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
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

Shadow Rank #6,424
Mav Rank #6,325

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6424 for Shadow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shadow or Mav more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Shadow at #6424 in the United States.

What do Shadow and Mav mean?

Shadow means "Shade or darkness cast by an object blocking light" (Old English origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Shadow and Mav boy or girl names?

Shadow is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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