Spade vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Spade

Boy #5,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"flat-bladed digging tool"

Origin: Old English 'spadu'

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,953
Total SSA Count
15
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

Spade Rank #5,953
Mav Rank #6,325

Spade is more popular, ranked #5953 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spade or Mav more popular?

Spade is more popular, ranked #5953 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Spade and Mav mean?

Spade means "flat-bladed digging tool" (Old English 'spadu' origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Spade and Mav boy or girl names?

Spade is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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